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McConnell's absence threatens SAVE America Act reconciliation push
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Key Points:
- Senator Mitch McConnell's extended absence and unclear return date are delaying key Republican legislative priorities, including President Trump's SAVE America Act focused on voter eligibility.
- McConnell, as chair of the Senate Rules Committee, plays a crucial role in drafting the Senate version of the SAVE America Act, but his absence complicates the process, especially following the recent death of Sen. Lindsey Graham, former chair of the Senate Budget Committee.
- Sen. Ron Johnson, now chair of the Budget Committee, may take over drafting the bill, but there is uncertainty about the bill's structure and the political will within the GOP to advance it.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is prioritizing avoiding a government shutdown and is hesitant to push reconciliation for the SAVE America Act, noting the bill currently lacks the necessary support and compliance with Senate reconciliation rules.
- Some Republicans, like Sen. John Kennedy, are working on alternative plans to pass the bill through reconciliation, though it remains uncertain if these efforts will succeed.
