Summary
Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering a long period of discussion for the SAVE America Act, which requires ID and proof of citizenship to vote. Thune faces challenges as he does not have enough votes to pass the bill or change the Senate rules that require 60 votes instead of a simple majority.
Key Facts
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering week-long debates for the SAVE America Act.
- The bill proposes requiring ID and proof of citizenship to vote, a key issue for President Trump and his supporters.
- Thune does not have the 50 votes needed to pass the bill with the current Senate rules.
- President Trump and his supporters have pressured Thune for action.
- Discussions include changes to the bill, like new mail-in voting rules and unrelated issues.
- The Senate typically requires 60 votes to pass non-budget bills, a rule some Republicans want to change.
- Senator John Cornyn expressed willingness to change Senate rules for the bill.
