House Republicans Turn on John Thune
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Key Points:
- House Republicans are increasingly criticizing Senate Majority Leader John Thune for not advancing the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill backed by former President Trump, drawing parallels to their past attacks on Mitch McConnell.
- The SAVE America Act aims to restrict mail-in voting and require physical ID and proof of citizenship, but it is stalled in the Senate due to the 60-vote threshold and resistance to changing filibuster rules.
- Some House conservatives threaten to block Senate legislation until the bill passes, but Senate GOP leadership, including Thune, argue that changing filibuster rules requires broader support and is not a unilateral decision.
- Senate GOP aides highlight Thune’s successes, such as confirming Trump’s Cabinet quickly and advancing key legislation,
