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President Trump voted by mail in Florida’s primary for the second time this year while lobbying Congress to pass the SAVE America Act, which would impose stricter mail-in voting rules and require voter ID, despite his long-standing criticisms of mail-in voting.
Trump floated the possibility of declaring a national security emergency to bypass Congress and implement voting rules such as proof of citizenship and photo ID after the Senate stalled his SAVE America Act, part of a broader push for federal control of elections that has drawn bipartisan pushback and court challenges.
An all-night Senate session failed to advance Trump's SAVE America Act after Sen. Mike Lee's promised objection to recess never materialized, as budget maneuvers and a large NIL bill dominated the night; Republican resistance, led by Cruz and Schmitt, delayed key parts of the package, Trump urged passage of the Protect College Sports Act, and Acting Attorney General Todd Blanche was confirmed in a narrow 50-49 vote, with major items pushed to September.
Conservatives seize on Kamala Harris’s remark that the SAVE America Act would require proof of identity to vote, turning her comments into a promotional moment for the GOP bill as Trump pushes its passage; Democrats warn the measure could disenfranchise eligible voters, while supporters point to public backing for voter-ID ideas.
The Senate adjourned for its August recess after approving a short-term government funding bill to avert a shutdown and confirming Todd Blanche, while several high-priority items—most notably the SAVE America Act, a sweeping voter-ID push, cryptocurrency regulation, and college athletics reform—remained stalled amid GOP infighting and campaign-season pressures.
Senate Democrats, led by Schumer, have long supported voter ID in principle, but all Democrats voted against Sen. Husted’s stripped-down bill requiring photo ID. Republicans had tried to attach it to the SAVE America Act, but the measure failed on party lines, illustrating political sensitivity around voter-ID ahead of the midterms.
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.
Senate Republicans head into August recess without passing the Save America Act after President Trump pressed for a vote, while Johnson, Lee, and Thune signaled a path via budget reconciliation to advance the bill and boost defense spending. The push was paused amid a crowded agenda, with Democrats blocking a voter-ID measure and other items like a cryptocurrency framework and NIL funding left for September. In the interim, the Senate approved a short-term funding extension through December, advanced a Russia sanctions package, and confirmed acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, with lawmakers planning to reconvene in September to push major items and reconciliation efforts ahead of the midterms.
Senate leaders race to adjourn for August recess as Majority Leader John Thune schedules votes on Russia sanctions, dozens of nominees, and a stopgap funding bill, while Blanche’s confirmation hinges on Sen. Cassidy amid Sen. Murkowski’s opposition. GOP hurdles over the SAVE America Act and a budget resolution threaten the plan, with additional uncertainty around the crypto bill and a college-sports bill delaying the exit from Washington.
Senate Republicans are stuck in a jam of funding bills, Russia sanctions, and dozens of nominations as they push for a quick five-week recess, hoping a vote on the Trump-backed SAVE America Act can unlock the exit; but major obstacles remain, including intra-party wrangling, hemp language disputes, and the politics of a 60-vote threshold on the bill.
Republican lawmakers warn that canceling the August congressional recess to push legislation, including the SAVE America Act, could cost the GOP midterm seats as vulnerable incumbents say they must campaign at home; with Senate math against passage, some back staying in D.C. to push the bill, while others say the effort is futile and prefer returning to their constituents.
Susie Wiles visited Capitol Hill to press Senate Republicans to move President Trump's agenda, focusing on reconciliation for the SAVE America Act, filibuster reform prospects, and stalled nominations, with progress unclear as the chamber heads into August recess.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is resisting President Trump’s demand to pass the Save America Act or end the Senate filibuster and cancel the August recess, saying there aren’t enough votes. While Trump presses the issue, many GOP senators privately back Thune and view leadership as secure, even if some conservatives want to delay recess until SAVE passes. The private nature of leadership elections provides cover for those reluctant to publicly oppose Trump, and for now Thune’s hold on the job appears intact despite ongoing tensions.
President Trump presses the Senate to stay in session through August to push the SAVE America Act and end the 60-vote filibuster, but Senate leaders like Majority Leader Thune warn that staying in Washington won’t magically yield votes, and several Republicans fear the move could backfire ahead of the midterms as they weigh political costs and the party’s broader agenda.
President Donald Trump urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the Senate in session in Washington until the Save America Act — a voting-rights bill requiring citizenship proof to register and photo IDs to vote — passes. Republicans are divided on scrapping the filibuster to clear the measure; Democrats say they will block it, meaning 60 votes are needed. The Senate is slated to stay in session for two weeks before a five-week recess, with Trump warning that Democrats would end the filibuster if they retake the majority, though such support remains uncertain.