Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Republicans plan to bring the SAVE America Act, a voter ID legislation backed by President Donald Trump, to the floor next week. However, they acknowledge that the bill is doomed to fail due to lack of votes. Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to avoid a talking filibuster, despite pressure from Trump and the GOP base. Democrats are nearly unified in their opposition to the bill, with Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer calling it an attempt to “destroy” and “purge” voter rolls. Republicans are exploring alternative strategies, including flooding the floor with amendments and using the budget reconciliation process.
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
Senate Republicans are trying to find a way to pin the blame on Senate Democrats for the failure of the SAVE America Act. They’re planning to bring the bill to the floor, but without a talking filibuster. Instead, they might flood the floor with amendments to reshape the bill. This move is seen as a way to get Democrats on record voting against certain provisions. The process is becoming a familiar ritual, with both sides playing their expected roles.
It’s a performance, with each side trying to outmaneuver the other. The outcome is already clear, but the show must go on.
Author: Evan Null
