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July 27, 2026
Senate Republicans Reaffirm Recess Plans Amid Trump's Pressure for SAVE America Act
- Donald Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to cancel their August recess to push for the SAVE America Act, a voter ID bill.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune reiterated that there are not enough votes to overcome the filibuster, and that keeping the Senate in session would not change that.
- Republican senators expressed concerns that failing to deliver on Trump's demands could backfire politically ahead of the midterms.
5 Sources
- Thune cool to Trump’s demand to cancel August recess for SAVE America ActJul 27, 2026 at 8:12 PM · The Hill
- John Thune leads Senate backlash to Trump demanding they cancel summer break for himJul 27, 2026 at 9:52 PM · Independent
- John Thune leads Senate backlash to Trump demanding they cancel summer break for himJul 27, 2026 at 9:52 PM · Independent
- Thune's shield against TrumpJul 27, 2026 at 11:42 PM · Axios
- Thune tries to fend off Trump’s war on the Senate recessJul 27, 2026 at 11:44 PM · Politico