Trump presses GOP to push sweeping voting overhaul despite Senate hurdles

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Trump is pressuring House and Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act, a voting-overhaul that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship, but it lacks the 60 votes to clear a filibuster in the Senate. Republicans are exploring using budget reconciliation to move parts of the bill, though not all provisions may qualify, while Democrats and some Republicans warn the changes could disenfranchise voters. The timing for in-time implementation ahead of the midterms remains uncertain, with leaders warning that full passage faces significant political and procedural hurdles.
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