Senator Mike Lee Blocks Senate Recess: No Vacation Until SAVE America Act Gets a Vote

Senator Mike Lee formally stated on X that he will object to any unanimous consent request or effort by Majority Leader John Thune to put the Senate into an August recess until the SAVE America Act is passed, requesting a recorded roll-call vote.

Background and Conflict:

• The Demand: Lee and Senator Rick Scott are pushing to cancel or delay the August break, arguing that the Senate should stay in continuous session to pass the election security legislation.
• The Leadership Stance: Leader Thune has maintained that the chamber lacks the 60 votes required to overcome a Democratic filibuster and does not have the numbers to change Senate rules, creating friction with conservative members and the White House.
• The Legislation: The SAVE America Act proposes mandatory photo ID at polls and direct proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections.

Trump Shares Warren Clip to Push SAVE America Act on Voter Verification

The post on Truth Social urges passage of the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship like a passport or birth certificate for federal voter registration and photo ID at polls. It follows New Jersey data showing 75,000 noncitizens summoned for jury duty each year from state databases, though courts confirm safeguards keep them from serving, and a recent glitch added 6,600 to voter rolls with few voting. Similar concerns arose in Pennsylvania, with conservatives like Sen. Mike Lee demanding action amid House passage and Senate pushes, while critics argue it burdens citizens without easy access to documents.

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Pamela Geller

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