John Thune Faces Censure Over Failure to Advance SAVE Act

Finally, action and accountability. Thune must go.

Thune to face censure vote from SD GOP over SAVE America Act

Grassroots conservative activist Scott Presler, who was in attendance for the vote, shared footage of the committee vote.

By: Ben Whedon, Just The News, June 26, 2026:

The South Dakota Republican Party’s Resolutions Committee approved a censure resolution against Senate Majority Leader John Thune, who represents the state.

Grassroots conservative activist Scott Presler, who was in attendance for the vote, shared footage of the committee vote. Their decision sends the resolution to the state party.

The resolution condemns Thune’s failure to pass the SAVE America Act, a marquis voter ID bill that has languished in the upper chamber, despite pressure from President Donald Trump and Republican lawmakers. Thune has resisted changes to Senate rules to pass the bill without the 60 votes needed to clear the filibuster.

Thune faces reelection in 2028. The vote follows Presler claiming to have been barred from a paid dinner organized by the South Dakota Republican Party.

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