President Trump on Monday called on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to keep the upper chamber in session until it passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, also known as the SAVE America Act, or eliminates the filibuster. Trump demanded that Thune not allow the Senate to leave town until the legislation is addressed.
The sweeping election reform bill is President Trump's top legislative priority. The demand has sparked growing tensions between the Senate GOP and the president, leading to rising friction over the issue.
In addition to Trump's pressure, Senate conservatives led by Senator Mike Lee are calling on Thune to cancel the August recess to allow time to debate the SAVE America Act. Some GOP senators have stated they will vote to cancel the recess in order to take up the measure.
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