Under pressure from Trump, Republicans plan long talkathon on voting bill

Under pressure from President Trump, Senate Republicans, led by Senator Thune, plan a prolonged debate on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, a bill requiring strict proof-of-citizenship for voters. The move aims to appease Trump, who insists on the bill's passage before signing other legislation, despite unified Democratic opposition and insufficient Republican support to overcome the filibuster. Republicans intend to hold the Senate floor for an extended period to pressure Democrats, forcing them to take a public stance on the bill, which has already passed the House. Trump prioritizes the bill ahead of the midterm elections, despite existing federal laws requiring voters to affirm their citizenship under oath and many states already requiring photo IDs. The debate's location is the Senate floor in Washington D.C., and the timing is set for the following week.

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