Senate Majority Leader John Thune already has committed to bringing the SAVE America Act, which would provide vast new levels of security and integrity to American elections, to the Senate floor soon.
It’s already passed the House.
And now Sen. Mike Lee, the primary sponsor, has confirmed a “corner” has been turned in the plan.
“Look, I am guardedly optimistic. We’ve turned kind of a corner over the last few days,” he said.
“There’s been some uncertainty about exactly what procedure we will and will not be using. In the end, we’ve been working closely with Leader Thune and his staff, and they’ve been great to work with.
“What we’re coming up with is something that I think is best described as a hybrid version of the talking filibuster. But look, let’s not get mired down in nomenclature. What matters far more than what we call it is what we do with it.
“We’re going to bring it to the floor. We’re going to debate it for an extended period of time before filing cloture. And in my view—at least, I don’t want to speak for anyone else—this bill needs to remain on the senate floor before we file cloture for as long as it takes to get it done,” he said.
“Now, the fact that Leader Thune and his office have been willing to work with us on this, and that they appear open to a variation of that, is a good thing. So let’s keep up the momentum. Let’s encourage them to continue to do this. Let’s put the bill on the floor. Let’s make those who want to filibuster speak, and keep it on there as long as possible.”
Important Status Update Regarding the SAVE America Act
We’re making serious progress @LeaderJohnThune and his team have been working closely with us pic.twitter.com/2Nzt1HaZLO
— Mike Lee (@BasedMikeLee) March 13, 2026
The Gateway Pundit explained, “That means Democrats will be FORCED to take the floor and defend their radical anti-voter-ID agenda, possibly for HOURS or even DAYS, against a bill that 85% of the American people support.”
Next week, I will bring the SAVE America Act to the floor. Senate Democrats will be forced to defend their outrageous positions on these issues and explain to the American people why common sense and the Democrat Party have parted ways. pic.twitter.com/WrC6igztjN
— Leader John Thune (@LeaderJohnThune) March 12, 2026
Mike Lee CONFIRMS that JD Vance could take John Thune’s place in the Senate & ram through the Save America Act:
“JD Vance can come to the Senate ANY TIME he wants and immediately assume the position in the presiding officer chair.”
Let’s make it happen. pic.twitter.com/TCBD4EXwWg
— The Conservative Alternative (@OldeWorldOrder) March 13, 2026
PASS THE SAVE AMERICA ACT https://t.co/Y1IVbkPRhm
— Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) March 8, 2026
Earlier, Thune, a South Dakota Republican, confirmed plans to address the plan.
“I can’t guarantee an outcome on this legislation. But I can guarantee that we are going to put Democrats on the record,” Thune told lawmakers. “That they will be forced to defend their outrageous positions on these issues – and explain to the American people why common sense and the Democratic Party have parted ways.”
The plan would have Americans display a valid ID to vote in federal elections, require proof of citizenship when registering to vote, and require in-person voter registration for federal elections.
It also has states take all noncitizens off their voter rolls.
“Only American citizens should be able to vote in our elections. Period. This shouldn’t be controversial,” explained Sen. Eric Schmitt, R-Mo. “If Democrats want to block something that the overwhelming majority of Americans agree with – be my guest.”
Democrats have alleged it will make it harder for minorities to vote, or the disabled. They even claim married women might not be able to register because they often change their last names when they are married, meaning their name would not batch their birth certificate.
Thune says such rhetoric is “unforgivable” and “insulting.”
“Either Democrats are just reflexively opposing this proposal because it originated from Republicans, or Democrats believe that there are in fact people out there voting illegally and that it’s benefiting Democrats, and they want to keep it going,” Thune told lawmakers Thursday
‘Forced to defend their outrageous positions’: Thune to bring SAVE Act to Senate floor