"Gill's comments sum up the conservatives' view: The protest has little to do with policy substance and everything to do with forcing action on the SAVE Act. As long as the blockade continues, House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) will have to rely on Democratic support to pass any bills that originate in the Senate."
"Trump told House Republicans last week that his No. 1 legislative priority for this Congress is to pass the SAVE Act. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) urged colleagues to oppose any rule advancing Senate legislation - even "must-pass" bills like FISA reauthorization - without the SAVE Act attached."
"The Senate is poised for a marathon SAVE Act debate this week, but the measure is all but certain to fail given Democratic opposition. Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) is under pressure from MAGA-oriented Republicans to employ the "talking filibuster" - or nuke the 60-vote threshold for legislation altogether."
Forty House Republicans voted against extending the Small Business Innovation Research program, a measure that passed the Senate by voice vote. House Freedom Caucus members, led by Brandon Gill, explicitly stated their opposition has nothing to do with policy substance and everything to do with forcing action on the SAVE Act. This blockade strategy requires Speaker Mike Johnson to seek Democratic support for any Senate-originated legislation. Trump designated the SAVE Act as his top legislative priority, and Rep. Anna Paulina Luna urged colleagues to oppose all Senate bills without the SAVE Act attached. The Senate faces a marathon SAVE Act debate this week, but the measure is expected to fail due to Democratic opposition. Senate Republicans face pressure to employ the talking filibuster or eliminate the 60-vote threshold.
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