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Donald Trump Demands Senate to Cancel August Break Until Voting Bill Passes
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US President Donald Trump has demanded that the Senate cancel its upcoming August break until a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill passes. Trump has repeatedly urged Senate Majority Leader John Thune to scrap the legislative…
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Donald Trump Demands Senate to Cancel August Break Until Voting Bill Passes
US President Donald Trump has demanded that Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the chamber's upcoming August break until senators pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill. Trump has repeatedly urged Thune to scrap the legislative filibuster, which effectively sets a 60-vote threshold for most legislation in the 100-member Senate, or find an alternative. The demand comes as Republicans lack the votes to advance the voting bill, which has been a major point of contention in the US Congress. Trump's demand has sparked concerns about the future of the voting bill and the potential consequences of the Senate's decision.
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