Trump pushes SAVE America Act as Senate recess stalls GOP effort

President Trump has elevated the SAVE America Act, a measure that would require citizenship documentation and photo ID at polling places, as his top priority. Senate Republicans hold 53 seats and need 60 votes to pass the bill, but the Senate recessed for the summer and will not meet again until mid‑September, leaving little time for action. Majority Leader John Thune introduced a slimmer ID bill written by Ohio Senator Jon Husted, yet it still fell short of the required votes.

Trump told Punchbowl News he has a strong working relationship with Thune and urged him to move a budget resolution that embeds the SAVE America Act, while also asking which members might oppose the legislation. Several senators, including Mike Rounds and Thom Tillis, expressed doubt that any version will satisfy the president or gain sufficient support.