Johnson bets on reconciliation path to push Trump’s voter ID bill after GOP revolt

House Speaker Mike Johnson said he plans to move President Trump's voter ID legislation—the SAVE America Act—through the budget reconciliation process when Congress reconvenes, arguing it can pass with a simple Senate majority and reach the president's desk. The plan follows a recent GOP revolt that derailed a procedural vote, and Johnson says he’ll pair the measure with a must-pass defense bill to pressure the Senate, despite doubts from many Republicans about reconciliation and the filibuster. Trump has pressed for stronger voting restrictions, while Senate Republicans remain divided on the tactic.