Thune Stalls Trump's SAVE America Act, Filibuster Battle Signals Policy Gridlock

The bill, which would impose stricter voter identification requirements, faces significant hurdles in the Senate, including the filibuster. Thune stated that there is currently "no support for doing that at this point" to change filibuster rules, which he views as the only realistic path to passage.

He indicated a vote would occur "in due time" after addressing the government shutdown and potentially a bipartisan housing measure. However, some activists, like Cleta Mitchell, believe Thune is intentionally stalling the bill.

Senator Mike Lee has advocated for ending the filibuster, but Thune noted a lack of unified Republican support for such a move. The article also mentions that the bill has already passed the House and has 50 GOP co-sponsors.