Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Republicans are preparing for a floor fight over the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a Trump-backed voter ID legislation. Despite pressure from President Trump, Senate Majority Leader John Thune will not use the talking filibuster due to lack of support among Republicans. Instead, Republicans plan to put Senate Democrats on record for voting down the bill. Senate Democrats are expected to oblige, with Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stating that Democrats will not let Trump “ram this bill through the Senate.”
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As expected, the matter has reached another stage.
The Senate floor fight is a familiar ritual, with Republicans and Democrats taking predictable stances. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is managing expectations, while President Trump is pushing for a talking filibuster. The outcome is already clear, with Democrats ready to vote down the bill. The real question is what happens next, as Republicans threaten to block other legislation in the House until the SAVE America Act is passed.
The performance is familiar, with each side playing their expected roles. The outcome is predetermined, but the ritual must be played out nonetheless.
Author: Evan Null
