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Trump pushes SAVE Act as Senate Republicans clash over voting bill

Senate Republicans are divided over the SAVE America Act, a bill championed by Senators Mike Lee and Rick Scott that aims to implement stricter voting requirements. President Trump is reportedly fixated on passing the act, which includes provisions for voter ID and restrictions on mail-in voting, to benefit Republicans in upcoming elections. However, Senate Majority Leader John Thune and other Republicans believe there are insufficient votes to pass the bill, citing past failed attempts and Democratic opposition. AI

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Trump pushes SAVE Act as Senate Republicans clash over voting bill

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  1. Axios Technology TIER_1 English(EN) · Stef W. Kight ·

    Republicans brace for Trump SAVE Act showdown

    <p>Sens. Mike Lee and Rick Scott have teed up what could be a tense, confrontational lunch Wednesday with <a href="https://www.axios.com/2026/06/18/trump-save-act-thune-senate" target="_blank">President Trump </a>and Senate Republicans.</p><ul><li>The two spent months pressuring …