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Thune refuses Trump demand, maintains August recess, filibuster

7/29/2026

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Summary

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John Thune (R-SD) said the chamber will not delay August recess or scrap the filibuster to pass SAVE America Act, despite President Donald Trump’s demands.
President Donald Trump posted urging Thune to keep the Senate open until the SAVE America Act passes or the filibuster ends, “stupidity always brings losing and death.”
Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rick Scott (R-FL) urged a roll-call vote to cancel the August recess starting Aug. 7.

History

Historical Context

After anti-war senators blocked Wilson’s armed-merchant-ship bill, the Senate adopted Rule XXII on 8 March 1917, permitting cloture with a two-thirds supermajority. The requirement fell to three-fifths (60 votes) in 1975 and was further lowered for nominations by the 2013 and 2017 “nuclear option” votes led by Harry Reid and Mitch McConnell. Lawmakers cite that history while debating a filibuster waiver for the SAVE America Act.

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Story summary

John Thune (R-SD) said the chamber will not delay August recess or scrap the filibuster to pass SAVE America Act, despite President Donald Trump’s demands.
President Donald Trump posted urging Thune to keep the Senate open until the SAVE America Act passes or the filibuster ends, “stupidity always brings losing and death.”
Mike Lee (R-UT) and Rick Scott (R-FL) urged a roll-call vote to cancel the August recess starting Aug. 7.

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