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Senators exit without meeting Trump's demands for voting bill
AP News • • nation
Key Points:
- Senators ended a prolonged standoff early Saturday without passing President Trump's SAVE America Act, a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill he demanded before the summer recess.
- Republican senators, after consulting with Trump, agreed to attempt passing parts of the voting bill as part of a broader GOP budget package when the Senate returns in September.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune balanced Trump's demands with political realities, as the SAVE America Act lacked sufficient support and senators showed no interest in abandoning filibuster rules.
- During the extended session, the Senate advanced other Trump priorities, including confirming an attorney general nominee, passing Russian sanctions, and approving a government funding package to avoid a shutdown.
- Despite efforts led by Sen. Mike Lee and others to keep the Senate in session until the voting bill passed, the chamber adjourned after a voice vote, reflecting the limited GOP majority and internal disagreements.
