Trump Tells the Senate to Delay Recess Until His Voting Bill Passes

At least four Republican senators have signed on to the effort.

President Donald Trump speaks during a dinner in the State Dining Room of the White House

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President Donald Trump said Monday that Senate Majority Leader John Thune should keep the Senate in session until his signature voting legislation clears the upper chamber — something he’s been repeatedly told is dead on arrival.

“John Thune should not allow the United States Senate to ‘leave town’ until it passes The Save America Act or, far better still, TERMINATES THE FILIBUSTER” the president posted on Truth Social.

Trump has been relentless in calling on the Senate to pass the Republican-backed election bill that would require people registering to vote in federal elections to show proof of U.S. citizenship.