"President Donald Trump vowed that the SAVE Act will get through the Senate one way or another, and Democrats will need to take a page from Mr. Smith Goes to Washington if they want to fight it. We are going to have the Save America Act, one way or the other, after approval by Congress through the very proper use of the Filibuster or, at minimum, by a Talking Filibuster, a la Mr. Smith Goes to Washington, Trump wrote on Thursday on Truth Social."
"Trump wants not just voter ID requirements, but also proof of citizenship and major new restrictions on mail-in voting. 1. ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW VOTER I.D. (IDENTIFICATION!). 2. ALL VOTERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP IN ORDER TO VOTE. 3. NO MAIL-IN BALLOTS (EXCEPT FOR ILLNESS, DISABILITY, MILITARY, OR TRAVEL!), he wrote. Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) also dared Democrats to revive the old school talking filibuster this week in an interview with Fox News."
"Over the last few decades, we've made it way too easy to where people can filibuster in their sleep or while on vacation, while at recess, at a bar, whatever. They don't have to show up and speak, Lee said on Monday, adding, All we're asking is that if you want to filibuster this bill, you should have to show up, stand up, seek recognition and speak."
The SAVE Act aims to impose nationwide voter ID requirements, mandate proof of citizenship for all voters, and severely limit mail-in ballots except for illness, disability, military service, or travel. The bill passed the House and awaits a Senate vote, with Republican backers pushing for passage via ordinary filibuster rules or a revived talking filibuster. Proponents argue voter ID laws will prevent cheating and restore election integrity. Critics are portrayed as opposing identification requirements and offering procedural delays. Calls have arisen to require senators to physically speak to sustain filibusters rather than relying on silent or proxy tactics.
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