GOP Senators Join Democrats to Thwart Trump's SAVE Act Push

WHO:

Newsweek - GOP Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Thom Tillis were involved in the vote.

Fox News - Four Senate Republicans joined Democrats to block the SAVE Act.

WHAT:

Newsweek - The effort to pass the SAVE America Act was thwarted.

Fox News - The SAVE Act voter ID amendment was killed for a second time, blocking it from the budget reconciliation package.

WHERE:

Newsweek - The events took place in the U.S. Senate.

WHY:

Newsweek - The actions sparked fury among MAGA supporters.

HOW:

Fox News - The four Senate Republicans united with Democrats to block the amendment.

(UPDATED June 5, 2026 10:27 UTC)

In a significant development, four Senate Republicans, including Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Thom Tillis, joined Democrats to block the SAVE America Act in the U.S. Senate. This marked the second time the SAVE Act voter ID amendment was killed, preventing it from being included in the budget reconciliation package. The actions have sparked fury among MAGA supporters, highlighting the ongoing divisions within the party.