"There is something called a standing filibuster that would effectively allow [Senate Majority Leader John Thune] to put voter ID on the floor of the Senate. We are hearing that that is going well, and that he is considering that."
"We all want the SAVE Act, but we have to look at the reality of the numbers here. I don't think we need to be playing games with government funding."
"There can be NO changes at this time."
"He's making individual calls, and he's all in. I'm just told by the White House that they're working really hard to get the Republicans in the right place. And when they work hard, they tend to be successful."
Lawmakers received a promise that the Senate would vote on the SAVE Act, which would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote in federal elections. Republican leaders and allies are maneuvering to bring voter ID to the Senate floor, citing procedural options like a standing filibuster. House leaders say they believe they have the votes to pass a procedural rule to advance consideration. Some conservatives have already signaled reluctant support, while others remain undecided. The White House and former President Trump are pressing members privately and publicly to approve the package. House margins narrowed to a one-vote cushion after a recent swearing-in.
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