Senate filibuster over SAVE America Act + Pressler/Trump/Kennedy deadlines + state ID battles
Key Questions
What is the SAVE America Act?
The SAVE America Act is a bill aimed at strengthening election security, including requirements for voter ID. It passed the House 218-213 and is facing a Senate filibuster with cloture efforts by Senate Thune. Progress is stalled amid amendments, DOJ losses, and state implementations like in Florida.
What demand did Senator Kennedy make about the SAVE Act?
Senator John Kennedy demanded that the SAVE Act make Election Day a single day, not a month-long process. He stunned the Senate with this brutal call during debates following the House passage.
What is Georgia Governor Kemp doing regarding election laws?
Governor Kemp called a special legislative session on redistricting and election law changes, including SB189 with QR codes. Metro Atlanta counties and Fani Willis are pushing back or suing over the nonpartisan voting law removing party labels for local officials.
How many states have laws regulating election deepfakes?
30 states now have laws to regulate election deepfakes. Concerns include preemption laws that could nullify state measures.
What did Kamala Harris say about voter ID laws?
Kamala Harris called voter ID requirements a 'poll tax' in criticism of election integrity measures. This claim has been rebutted amid ongoing debates.
What is the status of the Senate filibuster on the voting bill?
The Senate is in a talking filibuster over the SAVE Act, with Thune pushing cloture after House passage 218-213. Pressler issued ultimatums to senators like Cornyn, Cassidy, and Murkowski.
What Supreme Court signal was mentioned regarding elections?
The Supreme Court issued a unanimous emergency election decision with serious implications, signaling potential impacts on state voter registration and other rules.
What gains are Republicans making in election fights?
GOP is gaining in courts and states, including Ohio's Gavarone advances, Montana voter reg block, Pennsylvania SCOTUS signals, and House subcommittee on election security. Battles continue over redistricting, USPS, and suits.
Senate Thune cloture amid talking filibuster/Trump army/Kennedy Election DAY demand post-House 218-213; Pressler ultimatums Cornyn/Cassidy/IN/Murkowski; Kamala 'poll tax' rebut; GA Kemp special session redistrict/SB189 QR/nonpartisan law suits Fulton SEB/MT voter reg block/PA SCOTUS signal/OH Gavarone gains/30 states deepfakes/House subcmte security; stalled SAVE/DOJ losses; FL SAVE; redistrict battles. Expect votes/amends/USPS/suits/GA session.