The Daily Punch The SAVE America Act looks dead
Feb 26, 2026
A tense Senate fight over the SAVE America Act and John Thune’s maneuvering. A deep dive into the talking filibuster and how procedural tactics could reshape votes. GOP divisions over strategy and the precarious math behind key procedural moves. Virginia Democrats rally behind a new redistricting map and its potential to flip seats. Preview of closed depositions tied to the Epstein oversight probe.
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Thune Says Save America Act Is Doomed
- John Thune says the Save America Act will fail in the Senate because Republicans won't demolish the filibuster to pass it.
- Thune warns a talking-filibuster change would let Democrats offer unlimited 50-vote amendments and tie up the Senate for a long time.
Republican Senators Are Not United On Filibuster Moves
- Senate GOP are fractured on tactics — some support the bill but oppose changing Senate rules to get it through.
- Senators like John Curtis, Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell signal they won't back nuking the filibuster or procedural maneuvers.
Bill's Path Hinges On Perfect Attendance
- Procedural votes to move the bill require perfect Republican attendance and could hinge on single defections.
- Tom Tillis said he'll vote no on proceeding without a plan that avoids nuking the legislative filibuster.