Trump asks Senate to delay August recess until SAVE Act

President Donald Trump called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune on Monday, July 27, 2026, to cancel the Senate's upcoming August recess until it passes a Republican-backed voting bill, while also renewing his push to eliminate the legislative filibuster. The demand, issued via social media, adds to growing pressure from a faction of Republican senators who have threatened to block the chamber's adjournment.

The legislation in question, the Safeguard America Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, would mandate proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections and prohibit mail-in voting. The House of Representatives passed a framework last week that includes elements of the bill as part of a broader budget reconciliation package. However, the Senate faces a significant hurdle, as the bill lacks the 60 votes typically required to overcome a filibuster and advance to a final vote.

Senate Majority Leader John Thune has repeatedly stated he does not have the votes to pass the measure, noting that no Democratic senators support it and that some Republicans have also opposed it. In response to recent White House criticism, Thune suggested administration officials...