Senate Stalls on Voter-ID Push Ahead of Recess
TL;DR
Senate Republicans failed to muster the 60 votes to pass a narrowed voter-ID provision of the SAVE America Act before recess, with 52 voting in favor, two senators not voting, and Democrats opposing. GOP leaders plan to try again when the Senate reconvenes in September, despite limited voter appetite for the measure. The day also saw the Senate advance government funding through December 11 and confirm Todd Blanche as attorney general.
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- Senate Bows to Reality, Leaving Trump’s Voting Bill Undone The New York Times
- Schumer said ‘Democrats support voter ID’ — then every Senate Democrat voted against GOP bill Fox News
- Senators head for the exits without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill Eagle-Tribune
- Senate Tries to Leave Town Fundstrat Direct
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