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Four Republicans Defy Trump, Blocking SAVE America Act in Senate
The 4 Republicans who just delivered a ‘backstabbing’ blow to Trump
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Four Republican senators voted against the SAVE America Act, a key legislative priority for former President Donald Trump, leading to its failure in the Senate. The act aimed to impose strict voter ID requirements and included controversial provisions on gender and voting methods. Trump's allies criticized the dissenting senators harshly.
- 01The SAVE America Act aimed to implement nationwide proof of citizenship for voter registration and restrict mail-in ballots.
- 02The amendment needed 60 votes but was defeated with a 48-50 tally in the Senate.
- 03Republican Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Thom Tillis voted against the act, joining Democrats.
- 04Trump's supporters expressed outrage on social media, labeling the dissenting senators as 'traitors' and 'accomplices' to Democrats.
- 05Sen. Tommy Tuberville criticized his colleagues for betraying their constituents and urged them to reconsider their positions.
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The SAVE America Act, a significant legislative initiative championed by former President Donald Trump, was blocked in the Senate due to the dissent of four Republican senators: Susan Collins (R-Maine), Lisa Murkowski (R-Alaska), Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.), and Thom Tillis (R-N.C.). This act sought to enforce strict voter ID laws and included provisions that would ban mail-in ballots in most cases, alongside controversial measures regarding transgender athletes and gender-affirming care for minors. The amendment, introduced by Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-S.C.), required at least 60 votes to pass but fell short with a 48-50 vote. Trump's allies quickly criticized the four senators on social media, with some calling for their removal from office. Sen. Tuberville expressed his disappointment, accusing them of betraying their constituents. While Trump did not directly comment on the bill's failure, he continued to support Graham in the upcoming primary elections, emphasizing his endorsement.
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The failure of the SAVE America Act may affect voter registration processes and voting methods in the states represented by the dissenting senators.
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