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Trump Urges Senate to End Filibuster and Pass “Save America” Bill
7/30/2026, 12:47:09 AM
Trump's Call to End the Filibuster
Former President Donald Trump used his Truth Social platform to press Senate Majority Leader John Thune to halt the Senate’s “leave-town” strategy and terminate the filibuster. He argued that eliminating the procedural hurdle would allow Republicans to advance the “Save America Act,” the federal budget, and address the looming debt-ceiling issue.
Thune’s Response on Quorum Calls
John Thune told reporters that he remains open to any plan that produces a concrete outcome, but expressed concern about prolonged quorum calls. He warned that endless procedural delays would not serve the public interest and noted that Democrats have not agreed to the proposed measures.
Background on the Save America Act and Filibuster Debate
The “Save America Act” is a Republican-drafted package aimed at reshaping fiscal policy, including budget priorities and debt-ceiling provisions. The filibuster, a Senate rule requiring a supermajority to close debate, has become a focal point of partisan conflict, with Republicans seeking its removal to expedite legislation.
Official Statements & Responses
Trump’s post framed the filibuster as an obstacle to “everything they ever dreamed of,” positioning its termination as essential for passing the Save America agenda. Thune’s remarks emphasized procedural prudence, indicating that while he is willing to consider alternatives, he does not support abandoning the filibuster without broader consensus.
Verbatim Quotes
- “John Thune should not allow the United States Senate to ‘leave town’ until it passes The Save America Act or, far better still, TERMINATES THE FILIBUSTER, where Republicans can then quickly pass everything they ever dreamed of, including a full and deep throated SAVE AMERICA ACT, the Budget, and the ever looming Debt Ceiling disaster, 1929!” — Trump
- “If somebody can show me how we get an outcome, how we get a result, how we get an answer to this, I’m all for it.… But if we are going to be sitting here in endless quorum calls, I don’t know if that’s in anybody’s best interest,” — John Thune
