Overview
- Trump, who posted Thursday on Truth Social, told Senate Republicans to “blow up” the filibuster so they can pass the SAVE America Act.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune has rejected killing the filibuster as unrealistic, leaving the House‑passed measure stalled under the 60‑vote rule.
- Sens. Rick Scott and Mike Lee have echoed Trump’s call and want a simple‑majority vote on the bill.
- The legislation would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register, add voter ID rules, and curb universal mail voting with narrow exceptions for illness, travel, disability, and military service.
- A recent bid to attach parts of the bill to a budget package failed 48–50 after four Republicans joined Democrats.