Thune Sets 60-Vote Path for SAVE America Act, Ditching Talking Filibuster
TL;DR
Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to bring the GOP’s SAVE America Act to a vote next week using the standard 60-vote threshold, abandoning a so-called talking filibuster that some Republicans wanted. With Democrats united in opposition, the bill is expected to fail, but Thune intends to allow amendments and extended debate to highlight intra-GOP divisions as Trump pushes for action on the elections overhaul.
- Thune eyes action on SAVE America Act next week — without a ‘talking filibuster’ Politico
- Trump’s newest pledge has Democrats cheering — and Republicans squirming MS NOW
- Trump threatens not to sign any bills until Congress approves strict voter ID act The Guardian
- Thune says no to filibuster changes even after Trump's threats about SAVE America Act abcnews.com
- Republicans face a growing conundrum on the ‘SAVE America Act’ CNN
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