Overview
- House conservatives publicly rebuked John Thune for resisting efforts to change Senate rules to advance the Trump‑backed SAVE America Act.
- The measure passed the House and would require photo ID and proof of citizenship while sharply limiting mail voting, drawing unified Democratic opposition in the Senate.
- In a new interview, Thune opposed holding a vote to eliminate the filibuster, warning it would divide Republicans and yield no path to passage.
- Senate GOP aides stressed the leader cannot unilaterally impose a talking filibuster and said the votes to alter Senate precedent are not there.
- Republicans are mounting marathon floor speeches to highlight the bill as Ron Johnson urges a filibuster‑ending vote, Mike Lee backs the floor strategy, and most Senate Republicans, including Tim Sheehy, defend Thune’s approach.