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Senate Stays Quiet as DHS Shutdown Reaches Week Seven
politics11 days ago

Senate Stays Quiet as DHS Shutdown Reaches Week Seven

Senate Republicans convened a brief session but did not advance the House’s DHS funding bill, leaving the government shutdown in place as lawmakers are on a two‑week recess. Democrats would block funding that excludes immigration enforcement, and talks continue on alternatives, including a three-year funding plan outside normal appropriations. TSA workers will start receiving overdue pay this week, and President Trump and GOP leaders are pressing to end the stalemate, including discussions of bypassing the filibuster, though no votes have occurred.

via nytimes.com|
#filibuster#government-shutdown#homeland-security
Trump Pushes to End Filibuster to Advance Save America Act
politics15 days ago

Trump Pushes to End Filibuster to Advance Save America Act

Trump and MAGA allies are pressing to terminate the Senate filibuster to pass the Save America Act, a voting-safety package that would require documentary proof of citizenship for registration and voter ID at the polls, as a DHS funding showdown and Easter recess complicate progress; while some Republicans back bypassing 60 votes or using reconciliation, several GOP leaders warn that gutting the filibuster would be politically costly and could disenfranchise voters.

via Democracy Docket|
#dhs-funding#filibuster#politics
House pushes third DHS funding vote as Senate stalemate drags on
politics16 days ago

House pushes third DHS funding vote as Senate stalemate drags on

The House is moving toward a third vote to fund the Department of Homeland Security amid a Senate impasse, with Democrats pursuing a discharge petition to fund DHS minus ICE/CBP but lacking enough signatures. Republicans and Trump are pressing for a deal, including ending the filibuster, but no agreement has emerged as votes and possible short-term funding options unfold.

via CBS News|
#dhs-funding#filibuster#house
Election Officials Doubt MAGA Voting Overhaul Can Happen by 2026
politics21 days ago

Election Officials Doubt MAGA Voting Overhaul Can Happen by 2026

Election officials warn that Trump’s proposed nationwide election overhaul—the Save America Act—would be nearly impossible to implement by the 2026 midterms, requiring in-person citizenship verification to register, photo IDs to vote, massive staffing and system updates, and criminal penalties for election workers. They say the timelines would cause long lines and disruption, with jurisdictions needing 18–24 months just to begin implementing changes. While some Republicans push for a quick path around filibusters, many lawmakers acknowledge parts would have to be deferred or unenforceable, and the bill is unlikely to secure the 60 votes needed in the Senate. Overall, officials across the political spectrum view the overhaul as unworkable in the near term.

via The Boston Globe|
#elections#filibuster#politics
Trump Endorsement Looms Over Texas Senate Runoff
politics24 days ago

Trump Endorsement Looms Over Texas Senate Runoff

Trump’s endorsement remains undecided as Texas’ GOP Senate runoff between Sen. John Cornyn and Attorney General Ken Paxton approaches; both candidates are courting the former president, who has hinted he could endorse soon and is watching the Save America Act’s progress. Cornyn has shifted on the filibuster to back Trump’s top priority, a move Paxton’s allies say signals a flip. Paxton supporters have aired ads near Trump’s Florida residence tying Cornyn to Trump’s political enemies. Polls show Cornyn ahead in the primary, but Paxton remains competitive with the MAGA base. The endorsement could be pivotal in the May runoff.

via The Washington Post|
#cornyn#filibuster#paxton
politics24 days ago

GOP's election-integrity push widens rifts as Senate debate stalls

Senate Republicans launch a prolonged, party-line debate on the SAVE America Act—House-passed legislation to require proof of citizenship and photo ID to vote—seeking to frame the issue as election integrity while Democrats vow to block it; with Trump urging a talking filibuster and other conservative tensions complicating strategy, the bill is not expected to pass and intra-party divisions may dominate the drama more than Democratic opposition.

via Politico|
#elections#filibuster#gop
politics24 days ago

Senate opens fight over GOP elections bill as filibuster tactics clash

The Senate voted 51-48 to begin debate on the House-passed SAVE America Act, a GOP elections bill that would tighten citizenship and photo-ID requirements to vote. Conservative Republicans pressed for a “talking filibuster” to force a floor showdown, but leadership rejected that approach to avoid indefinite gridlock. Majority Leader John Thune plans to offer amendments (including mail-voting restrictions, limits on transgender athletes, and restrictions on minors’ gender-affirming surgeries) to shape the bill and blunt Democratic tactics. The fight highlights deep intra-GOP divisions as the chamber braces for a multi-day to multi-week floor battle, with other Capitol Hill items—NIH funding, DHS funding talks to end the shutdown, and oversight actions—also unfolding.

via Politico|
#elections#filibuster#gop
Mitchell Credits Pressure Campaign as SAVE America Act Heads to Senate Floor
politics25 days ago

Mitchell Credits Pressure Campaign as SAVE America Act Heads to Senate Floor

Cleta Mitchell, chair of the Election Integrity Network, says her pressure campaign helped persuade Senate Majority Leader John Thune to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor for a marathon debate, despite the bill’s lack of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster; Democrats oppose it and Republicans are split, but supporters hope extended debate could shift votes and advance the measure.

via Democracy Docket|
#cleta-mitchell#filibuster#politics
politics26 days ago

Thune Opens Protracted Battle Over GOP Voting Overhaul

The Senate will launch a multi-day push to debate the GOP’s SAVE America Act with a simple-vote to begin proceedings, but bipartisan opposition and a 60-vote threshold to end debate make passage unlikely. Republicans may offer amendments tied to Trump’s demands—such as citizenship/ID changes and other conservative provisions—raising questions about unity and keeping late-night floor work likely. Democrats plan Iran war-powers votes, and the House is moving immigration legislation, with the overall drama projected to last seven to 10 days or longer.

via Politico|
#elections#filibuster#gop
politics29 days ago

GOP Eyes Vote to End Filibuster as Elections Bill Moves Forward

Sen. Ron Johnson floated holding a cloture vote to end the 60-vote filibuster to pressure Democrats as the Senate gears up to consider the House-passed SAVE America Act. Republicans plan to advance the elections measure with 51 votes, but final passage would still require 60 votes, making it unlikely given anticipated Democratic opposition. The move highlights ongoing GOP strategy around reforming or bypassing the filibuster amid broader election-law and policy battles in the chamber.

via Politico|
#elections-bill#filibuster#politics
Trump’s SAVE Act: Citizenship Proof, ID Rules, and a Filibuster Fight
politics1 month ago

Trump’s SAVE Act: Citizenship Proof, ID Rules, and a Filibuster Fight

The SAVE America Act would impose a federal framework for elections, including citizenship proof for voter registration, in-person verification of online/mail registrations, a mandatory photo-ID requirement for federal ballots, tighter voter-roll verification, and penalties and civil-rights avenues for improper registrations. Trump also wants to end most no-excuse mail voting and add restrictions against transgender policies in sports, but the bill faces steep Senate hurdles due to the filibuster and lack of 60 votes. House approval exists for a version, but passage appears unlikely; experts note fraud by non-citizens is rare and many Americans lack the required citizenship documents when registering, while states vary on mail voting.

via CNN|
#filibuster#mail-in-voting#politics
Trump's Cornyn endorsement hanging in the balance as Paxton tests the race
politics1 month ago

Trump's Cornyn endorsement hanging in the balance as Paxton tests the race

Trump was leaning toward endorsing Texas Sen. John Cornyn last week, but leaks to the press cooled that plan, and Paxton’s ultimatum—saying he might quit the runoff if the GOP voting-restrictions bill moves forward by lifting the filibuster—has stalled the effort. White House officials called Paxton's tactic a “genius move” to keep him in the race and pressure Senate leaders. Now Trump is floating tying an endorsement to passage of his SAVE America Act, complicating Republicans’ push to ditch the filibuster before the Texas runoff.

via CNN|
#cornyn#filibuster#paxton
politics1 month ago

GOP plans multi-day floor battle over SAVE America Act, not a talking filibuster

Senate Republicans are planning a multi-day, partisan push on the Trump-backed SAVE America Act next week, signaling a marathon floor fight but not a true “talking filibuster.” Leaders plan to curtail debate under existing rules and push a 60-vote threshold vote, which is expected to fail amid Democratic opposition and some GOP dissent. The strategy could include overnight sessions and amendments aligning with Trump’s agenda, such as bans on transgender athletes and gender-affirming care for minors, while Republicans also discuss broader priorities like housing legislation. Senate Majority Leader John Thune says the math isn’t there for a filibuster, aiming to move Trump onto other issues if the bill stalls.

via Politico|
#elections#filibuster#marathon-debate