Congress returns with long to-do list as Graham's death hangs over Capitol
Summary
Congress has returned to Washington with limited time to complete important work before a long August break and upcoming midterm elections. The recent death of Senator Lindsey Graham has added emotional strain to the GOP as divisions remain over President Trump’s focus on the SAVE America Act, a voting law bill that lacks enough Senate support.Key Facts
- Senator Lindsey Graham, aged 71, died suddenly, affecting Senate Republicans and Capitol Hill.
- President Trump strongly supports the SAVE America Act, which aims to change voting rules but does not have enough votes in the Senate.
- Some Republican lawmakers, called hardliners, blocked most House legislation last month to push for the savings bill’s passage.
- House Speaker Mike Johnson tried to combine the SAVE Act with the defense policy bill to get it passed but was blocked again.
- The House has only eight working days left before a five-week recess.
- President Trump wants Congress to pass a large spending bill of $350 billion for defense and the SAVE Act without Democratic support.
- Senate leaders and some Republicans doubt another budget reconciliation bill will succeed due to the slim majority in the Senate.
- Vice President JD Vance will attend a House GOP meeting to help move forward on priorities.
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