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Victory : Republican Senate Majority Leader just REJECTED Trump’s demand to pass his voter-suppression bill (so called SAVE Act), by forcing Democrats to do a “talking filibuster.”
In a stunning development on Capitol Hill, the Republican Senate Majority Leader has **rejected Donald Trump’s demand to fast-track the controversial Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act (the so-called SAVE Act).
Instead of pushing the bill through, Republican leadership signaled that if it moves forward at all, Democrats would be allowed to use a full “talking filibuster.” That means senators could hold the floor and speak for hours — even days — to block the legislation.
Critics have labeled the SAVE Act a voter-suppression measure, arguing it would create new barriers for millions of Americans trying to vote. Supporters claim it is about protecting election integrity.
But tonight’s move is being seen by many voting-rights advocates as a major setback for Trump’s agenda and a win for democratic norms in the Senate.
The decision has already sent shockwaves through Washington as tensions continue to rise between Republicans on Capitol Hill and Trump loyalists pushing aggressive election laws ahead of the next national election.
💬 What do you think?
Should the SAVE Act be stopped — or passed?