Thune to Schedule Vote on SAVE America Act Voter ID Bill

Senate Majority Leader John Thune, R-S.D., plans to push for a vote on the SAVE America Act, which mandates voter ID and has the support of 50 Republicans. While its passage to President Trump is uncertain due to the Senate’s 60-vote filibuster requirement, Thune aims to challenge Democrats ahead of the midterms. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., opposes the bill, viewing it as voter suppression. The potential for a talking filibuster could complicate proceedings further, but Thune remains open to exploring this route.