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Trump Urges End to August Senate Recess for Voter-ID Bill

7/28/2026

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President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess until the SAVE America Act passes.
Thune said he would end the break only if senators show a clear path to passage, despite the Republican 53-47 majority falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster.
The SAVE America Act would require citizenship proof and photo ID, which could affect about 20 million voters.

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President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the August recess until the SAVE America Act passes.
Thune said he would end the break only if senators show a clear path to passage, despite the Republican 53-47 majority falling short of the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster.
The SAVE America Act would require citizenship proof and photo ID, which could affect about 20 million voters.