Republicans return to Capitol Hill with agenda complicated by Graham death
Summary
Republican lawmakers returned to the Capitol with many tasks to finish and faced challenges after the death of Senator Lindsey Graham, a key Republican leader. President Trump continues to push for new voting restrictions through the Save America Act, which is causing disagreements within the Republican Party and blocking some other important bills.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham, a leading Republican and ally of President Trump, died suddenly at age 71.
- Graham’s death and Senator Mitch McConnell’s health issues reduce the Republican Senate majority by two members.
- South Carolina’s governor is expected to appoint a replacement for Graham soon.
- President Trump wants the Save America Act to ban mail-in voting and change voting rules nationwide.
- The Save America Act passed the House but faces opposition in the Senate from Democrats and some Republicans.
- Trump has refused to sign a bipartisan housing bill to pressure Congress on the Save America Act.
- The dispute over this voting law has delayed the renewal of a key foreign surveillance law.
- Republican leaders hope to resume work with votes on government funding and confirmation hearings for Trump’s nominees.
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