Voting Bill

• Senate Majority Leader John Thune initiated a prolonged floor debate on the SAVE America Act, a bill imposing strict voter registration rules, potentially lasting days or weeks amid unified Democratic opposition. • Republicans hold 53 seats but need 60 votes to advance the legislation, which passed the House earlier; President Trump warned he would never endorse any Republican voting against it. • The talkathon aims to force Democrats on record while Trump pushes to scrap the filibuster, though Thune lacks the votes; Sen. Mike Lee noted efforts will be determined in real time.

Sweeping bill would require proof of US citizenship for new voters passed by House but faces steep odds in SenateUS politics live – latest updatesSign up for the Breaking News US newsletter emailA sweeping restrictive voting bill that would require proof of US citizenship for new voters, among other measures, could be debated in the Senate as early as Tuesday.The Save America Act is a rebranded version of the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility act, or the Save Act, a bill that has been circulating through Congress in some iteration for more than two years. Continue reading...