US EditionUnder Pressure From Trump, Republicans Plan Long Talkathon on Voting Bill
Senate Republicans, led by John Thune, plan a prolonged debate to advance the SAVE America Act despite lacking enough votes and facing unified Democratic opposition.
- Next week, Senate Republicans will stage a days-long debate on the SAVE America Act on the U.S. Senate floor, with Thune planning an indefinite 'talking filibuster' style floor hold.
- Pushed by party activists, Republicans say the SAVE America Act, which would impose proof-of-citizenship and photo ID requirements, is a priority for Trump.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., plans an indefinite, talkathon-style floor hold that he says will not be an official 'talking filibuster', while Republican senators occupy the floor to deny Democrats a prolonged platform as Democratic senators offer unlimited amendments forcing votes.
- Opponents warn it would disenfranchise about 20 million American voters, and blue states would likely sue if it advances, while Trump has said he will block other legislation until it passes.
- Some Republican senators remain reluctant, and former GOP speechwriter Tim Miller says the bill is unlikely to pass and could backfire politically in the midterms.
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Conservative delivers a blunt message to Trump: Your 'desperate' strategy is futile
Former GOP speechwriter Tim Miller says Trump and the Republican Party have some major tampering planned to save them from their collapsing poll numbers in November, but none of it will do them any favors. Republicans are fighting to pass a controversial new bill, the SAVE America Act, which actually lays more onerous voting requirements upon voters and make it more difficult for many to vote. Miller did not have high expectations for the passag…
"Thune Is in a Vise as Trump and Far Right Demand Fight on Voter Bill" #ELB
New York Times: “For better or worse, I’m the one who has to be the cleareyed realist about what we can achieve here,” Mr. Thune said on Tuesday, as he threw cold water on the idea of a momentous … Continue reading The post “Thune Is in a Vise as Trump and Far Right Demand Fight on Voter Bill” appeared first on Election Law Blog.
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