Trump Urges Senate GOP to Pass $95B Budget Bill Before August Break
Trump urges Senate Republicans to stay in session and advance a budget resolution that would unlock a $95 billion package with 51 votes.
- On Monday, President Donald Trump demanded Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the upcoming August recess until the Senate passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, a voting measure Trump has made a legislative priority.
- With Republicans holding only a 53-47 majority, the bill faces a 60-vote filibuster threshold that requires Democratic support to advance. Thune has consistently stated they lack the necessary votes to pass the legislation.
- Senator Mike Lee and Florida Republican Sen. Ashley Moody are leading the push to scrap the break. Lee formally objected to the recess on X, while Moody wrote, "The Senate needs to stay in session until we can get the SAVE America Act to the floor and passed."
- Thune defended his leadership against White House criticism, telling reporters, "Maybe she or somebody else ought to get on the phone and get the votes." Several GOP lawmakers, including Thom Tillis and Susan Collins, have rallied to support his position.
- Senators are banking on the August recess to campaign for upcoming midterm elections, a pivotal period for vulnerable incumbents. Voting experts warn the bill could disenfranchise 20 million American voters who lack birth certificates or other required identification.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — President Donald Trump on Monday demanded that Senate majority leader John Thune cancel the next August recess until senators pass a law according to which every person should...
Darline Graham Bucks John Thune, Says She’ll Stay In Town Until SAVE America Act Passes
Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she would object to a summer recess so the Senate could vote to pass the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act. Graham said the SAVE America Act was “top priority” and she would remain in Washington, D.C., to see it passed. President Donald Trump and other Republican senators also called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the upcoming recess.
The President of the United States, Donald Trump, today demanded that the Senate cancel its August recess until it passes a law according to which everyone must present proof of citizenship to vote, even though Republicans do not have the votes to pass it. Trump has repeatedly urged Senate majority leader John Thune to eliminate legislative filibusterism, which in practice sets a threshold of 60 votes to approve projects in that 100-member insta…
Republicans lack the voice to get her adopted, and she would have to prove her citizenship in order to be able to vote.
President Donald Trump demanded on Monday that the majority leader in the Senate, John Thune, cancel the next summer break of the chamber scheduled for August until senators pass a bill imposing a strict proof of citizenship requirement to vote. Republicans do not have the necessary votes to move it forward.
Darline Graham Bucks Leader Thune, Throws Weight Behind SAVE Act
Republican South Carolina Sen. Darline Graham said Monday she is ready to block the Senate’s summer escape route unless lawmakers vote on the SAVE America Act. Graham said the election-integrity bill is a “top priority” and vowed to stay in Washington as President Donald Trump presses Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the chamber open. “President Trump is 100% correct. The SAVE America Act is top priority. I will stay here as long as nec…
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