"President Donald Trump delivered a blunt message for Thune to reporters outside the White House on Wednesday: He's got to be a leader. The comments came after the president said he would not sign any other legislation until the Save America act came to his desk to sign. And Trump has the support of several in his party as he attempts to bulldozer through the changes."
"Texas senator John Cornyn publicly backed changing the filibuster rules in order to help pass the bill. He suggested bringing back a talking filibuster, where senators must hold the floor to block legislation. Meanwhile, Wisconsin senator Ron Johnson called for a test vote on the filibuster, arguing it would force Democrats to go on the record."
"Thune, from South Dakota, said he planned to bring the bill up for a vote next week, but that would mean it would fail he does not have 60 votes to overcome the filibuster rule and vote on the bill outright, and the talking filibuster isn't a feasible option."
President Trump is pressuring Republican Senate Majority Leader John Thune to change filibuster rules to force a vote on the Save America act, a comprehensive bill that would significantly alter election procedures. Trump stated he would not sign other legislation until this bill reaches his desk. Several Republican senators support changing the rules, including Texas Senator John Cornyn, who advocates for reinstating a talking filibuster, and Wisconsin Senator Ron Johnson, who calls for a test vote to force Democrats on record. Thune plans to bring the bill to a vote next week, but it currently lacks the 60 votes needed to overcome the filibuster. The bill includes provisions requiring documented proof of US citizenship for voter registration.
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