{"id":2579959,"date":"2026-03-15T06:31:02","date_gmt":"2026-03-15T10:31:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/where-gop-senate-candidates-stand-on-save-america-act-fight\/"},"modified":"2026-03-15T06:33:38","modified_gmt":"2026-03-15T10:33:38","slug":"where-gop-senate-candidates-stand-on-save-america-act-fight","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/where-gop-senate-candidates-stand-on-save-america-act-fight\/","title":{"rendered":"Where GOP Senate candidates stand on SAVE America Act fight"},"content":{"rendered":"<aside class=\"mashsb-container mashsb-main mashsb-stretched\"><div class=\"mashsb-box\"><div class=\"mashsb-count mash-medium\" style=\"&quot;\"><div class=\"counts mashsbcount\">20<\/div><span class=\"mashsb-sharetext\">SHARES<\/span><\/div><div class=\"mashsb-buttons\"><a class=\"mashicon-facebook mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/sharer.php?u=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.conservativenewsdaily.net%2Fbreaking-news%2Fwhere-gop-senate-candidates-stand-on-save-america-act-fight%2F\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Facebook<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-twitter mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?text=&amp;url=https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/?p=2579959&amp;via=ConservNewsDly\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Twitter<\/span><\/a><a class=\"mashicon-subscribe mash-medium mash-nomargin mashsb-noshadow\" href=\"#\" target=\"_top\" rel=\"nofollow\"><span class=\"icon\"><\/span><span class=\"text\">Subscribe<\/span><\/a><div class=\"onoffswitch2 mash-medium mashsb-noshadow\" style=\"display:none\"><\/div><\/div>\n            <\/div>\n                <div style=\"clear:both\"><\/div><\/aside>\n            <!-- Share buttons by mashshare.net - Version: 4.0.47--><p>A washington Examiner article details how Republican Senate candidates in several 2026 races are debating whether to use a \u201ctalking filibuster\u201d to push the SAVE America Act, a GOP voting bill demanding voter ID and proof of citizenship, through the Senate despite the chamber\u2019s 60-vote threshold.<\/p>\n<p>Key points:<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The SAVE America Act has cleared the House but <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/optics-senate-judiciary-republicans-sat-on-atf-nominee-racism-charges-for-nearly-two-months-records-show\/\" title=\"\u2018Optics\u2019: ... Judiciary Republicans Sat On ATF Nominee Racism Charges For Nearly Two Months, Records Show\">faces long odds<\/a> in the Senate. Republican leaders argue engaging Democrats in a formal filibuster could backfire, while some candidates and Trump allies advocate procedural changes or a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/thune-plans-mock-talking-filibuster-to-calm-save-america-act-uproar\/\" title=\"... plans mock \u2018talking ...\u2019 to calm ... uproar\">marathon floor debate<\/a> to simulate a talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Senate leaders, notably John Thune, have signaled caution about changing rules, arguing it could tie up the floor for weeks; rather, a prolonged debate approach is being discussed as a compromise.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Trump has made the act a top priority and is pressing Republican candidates to take clear positions on forcing Democrats into a talking filibuster, with endorsements sometimes aligning with those positions.<\/p>\n<p>State-by-state highlights (selected):<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Texas: Sen. John Cornyn and rival ken Paxton both signal openness to aggressive procedures to move the bill; Trump\u2019s endorsement could hinge on whether Cornyn adopts a talking filibuster stance.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; New Hampshire: John sununu backs the SAVE Act but has not specified support for a talking filibuster; former Sen. Scott Brown supports taking aggressive steps to advance the bill.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Michigan: Trump-endorsed Mike Rogers says he would back resorting to a talking filibuster if needed.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Georgia: Candidates Mike Collins and Buddy Carter show support for strong measures; Carter explicitly advocates ending <a href=\"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/kyrsten-sinema-will-not-support-changing-the-filibuster-much-to-democrats-dismay\/\" title=\"Kyrsten Sinema Will Not ... Changing The ..., Much To ...\u2019 Dismay\">current filibuster rules<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Louisiana: Endorsed Rep. Julia Letlow and Sen.Bill Cassidy advocate returning to or employing a talking filibuster to pass the act.<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; kentucky, Minnesota, Alabama, Iowa, North Carolina, and others feature a mix of endorsements and positions, with several candidates calling for aggressive Senate tactics or at least exploring options to expedite passage.<\/p>\n<p>the piece portrays a Republican base and candidates split between embracing a direct talking filibuster (or its functional equivalent) and pursuing other procedural strategies to translate the SAVE Act into law, all within a broader political contest shaped by Trump\u2019s backing and the GOP\u2019s internal dynamics.  <\/p>\n<p class=\"readmore\">\n    <button onclick=\"showReadMore()\" id=\"readmorebtn\">Read more&#8230;<\/button>\n<\/p>\n<hr id=\"line\">\n<span id=\"more\"><\/p>\n<p><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><?xml encoding=\"utf-8\" ?><\/p>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-header-search-button-mob dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><span class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-button\"><i class=\"tdb-mobile-menu-icon td-icon-mobile\"><\/i><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search\" aria-labelledby=\"td-header-search-button\">\n<div class=\"tdb-drop-down-search-inner\">\n<form method=\"get\" class=\"tdb-search-form\" action=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/\"><\/form>\n<div class=\"tdb-aj-search\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/#\" role=\"button\" aria-label=\"Search\" class=\"tdb-head-search-btn dropdown-toggle\" data-toggle=\"dropdown\"><i class=\"tdb-search-icon td-icon-search\"><\/i><\/a><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<h1 class=\"tdb-title-text\">Where 2026 GOP Senate candidates stand on the &lsquo;talking filibuster&rsquo; for the SAVE America Act<\/h1>\n<div><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-title-line\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\">\n<div id=\"Brid_2531921\" class=\"tpd-featured-video bridtv\"><\/div>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/republican-party\/\">Republican<\/a> candidates running in some of the most competitive <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/section\/senate\/\">Senate<\/a> races in <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/2026-election\/\">2026 <\/a>are increasingly weighing in on a growing fight inside the GOP over whether to force Democrats into a <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4487940\/talking-filibuster-explained\/\">&ldquo;talking filibuster&rdquo; <\/a>to <a href=\"https:\/\/amzn.to\/3YuVZYV\" >advance election legislation backed<\/a> by President <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/tag\/donald-trump\/\">Donald Trump<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>The dispute centers on the <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4488487\/house-republicans-split-save-america-act-pressure\/\">SAVE America Act<\/a>, a Republican-backed voting bill that would require ID to cast a ballot and proof-of-citizenship to register to vote. The measure <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4473765\/senate-gop-warns-house-save-act-agitators-do-not-tell-us-what-to-do\/\">cleared the House last month<\/a> but faces long odds in the Senate, where Republicans lack the votes needed to overcome the chamber&rsquo;s 60-vote legislative filibuster, allowing Democrats to block the bill.<\/p>\n<div class=\"recommended-stories\">\n<h2>Recommended Stories<\/h2>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/campaigns\/presidential\/4488129\/two-person-race-2028-democratic-nomination\/\">It&rsquo;s already a two-person race for the 2028 Democratic nomination<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4491290\/watch-live-jd-vance-speech-trump-agenda-north-carolina\/\">WATCH LIVE: Vance gives speech on Trump agenda in North Carolina<\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/4491183\/stephanie-bice-passes-run-mullin-senate\/\">Stephanie Bice passes on run for Markwayne Mullin&#8217;s Oklahoma Senate seat<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"article-paywall\">\n<p>The standoff is expected to come to a head next week when Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) moves to bring the SAVE America Act to the Senate floor.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has made passage of the legislation his <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/white-house\/4486039\/trump-save-america-act-no-1-house-gop-priority\/\">&ldquo;No. 1 priority&rdquo;<\/a> ahead of the midterm elections and has encouraged Senate Republicans to force Democrats into a talking filibuster. Under that approach, senators trying to block the bill would be required to continuously hold the floor and debate the measure to keep it from advancing. The modern filibuster allows senators to stop legislation without sustained floor speeches, meaning bills can stall without extended debate.<\/p>\n<p><strong><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4487940\/talking-filibuster-explained\/\">THE &lsquo;TALKING FILIBUSTER,&rsquo; EXPLAINED <\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Thune has resisted the push, warning the tactic could tie up the Senate floor for weeks and allow Democrats to force politically difficult votes for Republicans.<\/p>\n<p>Instead, Senate Republicans are <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4489775\/thune-plans-mock-talking-filibuster-save-america-act\/\">considering a marathon floor debate<\/a> meant to mimic elements of a talking filibuster without formally changing Senate rules, according to people familiar with the discussions. The approach would extend debate on the bill as GOP leaders try to ease pressure from the party&rsquo;s MAGA wing for a more aggressive procedural fight.<\/p>\n<p>Even with that approach, Thune has acknowledged the votes are not currently there for a full talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;We&rsquo;d have to have 50 [Republicans] to defeat every amendment,&rdquo; Thune told reporters this week. &ldquo;And that&rsquo;s not where we are right now.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>The fight is already spilling into several high-profile Senate races, where Republican candidates are being pressed to say whether they would support forcing Democrats into a talking filibuster or taking even more aggressive steps to pass the legislation.<\/p>\n<p>Below is where candidates in several competitive races stand.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-texas\">Texas<\/h2>\n<p>Primary runoff: May 26, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Not yet issued<\/p>\n<p>The debate is playing out most directly in Texas, where Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) faces Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton in a closely watched Republican primary runoff. Both candidates have signaled support for procedural steps to pass the SAVE America Act.<\/p>\n<p>Trump has aligned himself with calls for a talking filibuster and is dangling a possible endorsement of Cornyn in the race, signaling it could hinge on whether Senate Republicans move forward with the tactic.<\/p>\n<p>Cornyn said he is open to procedural changes that could help advance the bill, including a talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;After careful consideration, I support whatever changes to Senate rules that may prove necessary for us to get the SAVE America Act and homeland security funding past the Democrats&rsquo; obstruction, through the Senate, and on the president&rsquo;s desk for his signature,&rdquo; Cornyn <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/nypost.com\/2026\/03\/11\/opinion\/sen-cornyn-why-the-save-act-matters-more-than-the-filibuster\/\">wrote<\/a> in a<em> New York Post<\/em> op-ed.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;This could be a &lsquo;talking filibuster&rsquo; that removes the obstructionists&rsquo; free pass and makes them defend their indefensible views on the Senate floor, or it could be a different reform,&rdquo; he said.<\/p>\n<p>Paxton has also signaled support for aggressive steps to pass the bill and criticized Cornyn&rsquo;s past stance on the filibuster. &ldquo;John Cornyn is a coward who has refused to support abolishing the filibuster to pass this bill,&rdquo; Paxton <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KenPaxtonTX\/status\/2029607496395239546?s=20\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/x.com\/KenPaxtonTX\/status\/2029607496395239546?s=20\">wrote<\/a> on X, adding that he is determined to help Trump advance his agenda.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-new-hampshire\">New Hampshire<\/h2>\n<p>Primary: Sept. 8, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Trump endorsement: John Sununu<\/p>\n<p>Former New Hampshire Gov. John Sununu, who has been endorsed by Trump, supports the SAVE Act but did not specify whether he backs a talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The SAVE Act is an important piece of legislation that Chris Pappas voted against repeatedly because he votes in lockstep with liberal leadership,&rdquo; campaign spokesman Mike Schrimpf said in a statement provided to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;John Sununu supports the SAVE Act and will do what&rsquo;s right for New Hampshire every single time.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Former Sen. Scott Brown has expressed support for the SAVE Act and the broader push from Republicans to force action in the Senate using a talking filibuster. <\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The SAVE Act is a common-sense measure to ensure only American citizens decide American elections,&rdquo; Brown said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-michigan\">Michigan<\/h2>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Mike Rogers<\/p>\n<p>Republican candidate Mike Rogers, who has been endorsed by Trump, said he would support forcing Democrats into a talking filibuster if that is what it takes to pass the bill.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Only American citizens should vote; it&rsquo;s common sense,&rdquo; Rogers said in a statement provided to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;So, if it takes a talking filibuster to pass it, than that&rsquo;s what it takes.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-iowa\">Iowa<\/h2>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Ashley Hinson<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Ashley Hinson (R-IA), who has been endorsed by Trump, supports the SAVE Act and its Senate counterpart but did not specify whether she would support a talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>A campaign spokeswoman said Hinson voted for the SAVE Act in the House and is a cosponsor of both the SAVE Act and the SAVE America Act.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-alabama\">Alabama<\/h2>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Barry Moore<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Barry Moore (R-AL), who has been endorsed by Trump, said he would support participating in a talking filibuster to pass the bill.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If it takes participating in a talking filibuster to get this done, I would gladly join,&rdquo; Moore said.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Minnesota<\/h2>\n<p>Primary: Aug. 11, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Not yet issued<\/p>\n<p>Republican candidate Michele Tafoya, a former NFL sportscaster widely viewed as the early front-runner in the GOP primary, voiced support for the SAVE Act but did not specify a position on the talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It should be easy to vote and hard to cheat,&rdquo; Tafoya said in a statement provided to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;We have to show photo ID to drive a car, board an airplane or open a bank account. There is no excuse for not protecting our democracy with voter ID and paper ballots.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-kentucky\">Kentucky<\/h2>\n<p>Primary: May 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Not yet issued <\/p>\n<p>Several candidates in the competitive Kentucky Republican primary have called for using aggressive Senate tactics to pass the SAVE America Act.<\/p>\n<p>Businessman Nate Morris has repeatedly called for replacing what he calls the &ldquo;zombie filibuster&rdquo; with a talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;Dems are kicking and screaming about the Save America Act because they need illegals voting to win elections,&rdquo; Morris <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/natemorris\/status\/2031371600986055073?s=46\">wrote on X<\/a>. &ldquo;RINOs are kicking and screaming about the Save America Act because they&rsquo;re too weak to end the zombie filibuster. It&rsquo;s time for Republicans to get tough and pass it.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<p>Morris has also said the Senate should restore the talking filibuster in order to pass the bill.<\/p>\n<p>Daniel Cameron, the former attorney general of Kentucky, said he supports passing the legislation &ldquo;by any means necessary.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Andy Barr (R-KY) voted for the SAVE Act in the House, according to his campaign, though a spokesman said it would be unfair to assume Barr&rsquo;s position on Senate procedure since he does not currently serve in that chamber.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-georgia\">Georgia<\/h2>\n<p>Primary: May 19, 2026<\/p>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Not yet issued <\/p>\n<p>Rep. Mike Collins supports the tactic, according to his campaign.<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Buddy Carter (R-GA) has gone further, calling for the end of the current filibuster rules.&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;The Schumer Shutdown has no end in sight,&rdquo; Carter <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/buddy_carter\/status\/1985457565740695786?s=46\">wrote on X.<\/a> &ldquo;I stand with President Trump. TERMINATE THE FILIBUSTER.&rdquo;&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Former University of Tennessee football coach Derek Dooley supports passing the SAVE America Act but did not specify whether he backs a talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;An overwhelming majority of Americans support the SAVE America Act because it&rsquo;s common-sense legislation that requires voter I.D. and ensures only American citizens vote in our elections,&rdquo; a campaign spokesman said in a statement provided to the <em>Washington Examiner<\/em>. &ldquo;Derek believes it is time for D.C. politicians to do their job for once and pass this bill.&rdquo;<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-north-carolina\">North Carolina<\/h2>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Michael Whatley<\/p>\n<p>Republican candidate Michael Whatley, who has been endorsed by Trump, called for ending what he described as Democrats&rsquo; abuse of the filibuster to pass the bill.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;It is time for the Senate to end the Democrats&rsquo; abuse of the filibuster and pass the SAVE America Act!&rdquo; Whatley <a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/x.com\/WhatleyNC\/status\/2031750676812792071?s=20\">wrote on X<\/a>.<\/p>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\" id=\"h-louisiana\">Louisiana<\/h2>\n<p>Primary: May 16, 2026 | Runoff: June 27 if needed<\/p>\n<p>Trump endorsement: Julia Letlow<\/p>\n<p>Rep. Julia Letlow (R-LA), who has been endorsed by Trump, has urged the Senate to enforce a talking filibuster requirement if necessary to advance the bill.<\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;If Democrats want to obstruct this bill, they should have to stand on the floor and explain to the American people why they oppose proof of citizenship for voting,&rdquo; Letlow said.<\/p>\n<p>Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA), the incumbent,&nbsp;said he supports both the legislation and returning to a talking filibuster.<\/p>\n<p><a target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" href=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4489775\/thune-plans-mock-talking-filibuster-save-america-act\/\" type=\"link\" id=\"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/news\/senate\/4489775\/thune-plans-mock-talking-filibuster-save-america-act\/\"><strong>THUNE PLANS MOCK &lsquo;TALKING FILIBUSTER&rsquo; TO CALM SAVE AMERICA ACT UPROAR<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<p>&ldquo;I have supported returning to the talking filibuster since I joined the Senate,&rdquo; Cassidy said in a statement provided to the <em>Washington Examiner.<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Former Rep. John Fleming did not respond to a request for comment.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"tdb-block-inner td-fix-index\"><\/div>\n<p><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOP Senate hopefuls on talking filibuster for SAVE Act<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; The debate centers on whether Republicans should force Democrats into a sustained, floor-length talking filibuster to push the SAVE America Act, a GOP voting bill requiring photo ID to vote and proof of citizenship to register.<br \/>\n&#8211; The bill passed the House but faces long odds in the Senate, where a 60-vote threshold could block it unless Republicans unite.<br \/>\n&#8211; Senate Majority Leader John Thune has resisted a formal talking filibuster, warning it could stall the floor for weeks and force Republicans into politically tough votes. Some GOP leaders are exploring a marathon debate that imitates a talking filibuster without changing Senate rules.<br \/>\n&#8211; Even with that approach, Thune says there aren\u2019t enough votes right now to defeat all amendments, so a true talking filibuster remains unlikely.<br \/>\n&#8211; The issue is shaping several high-profile Republican primary and Senate races, with candidates asked to say whether they\u2019d back forcing Democrats into a talking filibuster or pursue other aggressive tactics.<\/p>\n<p>State-by-state snapshots (selected examples)<\/p>\n<p>&#8211; Texas (primary runoff May 26, 2026): John Cornyn and Ken Paxton both signal openness to procedural steps that could advance the SAVE Act; Trump has signaled support for a talking filibuster and may endorse Cornyn depending on the tactic.<br \/>\n&#8211; New Hampshire (Sept. 8, 2026): John Sununu endorsed by Trump supports the SAVE Act but hasn\u2019t specified support for a talking filibuster; Scott Brown also backs the act and the broader push for action.<br \/>\n&#8211; Michigan: Mike Rogers (Trump-endorsed) says he would back forcing Democrats into a talking filibuster if needed.<br \/>\n&#8211; Iowa: Ashley Hinson backs the SAVE Act and its Senate counterpart but hasn\u2019t stated whether she would support a talking filibuster; she supported the House version and is a cosponsor.<br \/>\n&#8211; Alabama: Barry Moore supports taking part in a talking filibuster to move the bill forward.<br \/>\n&#8211; Minnesota: Michele Tafoya supports the SAVE Act but hasn\u2019t clarified her stance on a talking filibuster.<br \/>\n&#8211; Kentucky: Nate Morris and Daniel Cameron advocate aggressive Senate tactics to pass the bill; Andy Barr voted for the House version, though his Senate stance isn\u2019t clear.<br \/>\n&#8211; Georgia: Mike Collins supports the tactic; Buddy Carter calls for ending current filibuster rules; Derek Dooley backs passing the act but didn\u2019t specify a position on a talking filibuster.<br \/>\n&#8211; North Carolina: Michael Whatley endorses ending Democrats\u2019 use of the filibuster to pass the act.<br \/>\n&#8211; Louisiana: Julia Letlow endorses enforcing a talking filibuster if needed; Bill Cassidy supports the act and returning to a talking filibuster; John Fleming has not commented<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":2657,"featured_media":2579960,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_mo_disable_npp":"","fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-collage-7nj23rf6d-1773437385093-e1773440120303.jpg?1773423379&amp;w=696","fifu_image_alt":"","footnotes":""},"categories":[33651,538],"tags":[75070,75818,73006,73830,75819],"class_list":["post-2579959","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-the-western-journal","category-washington-examiner","tag-election-2024-2","tag-gop-senate-2","tag-policy-debate-2","tag-save-america-act","tag-senate-candidates-2"],"fifu_image_url":"https:\/\/www.washingtonexaminer.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/03\/image-collage-7nj23rf6d-1773437385093-e1773440120303.jpg?1773423379&amp;w=696","_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2579959","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/2657"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=2579959"}],"version-history":[{"count":3,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2579959\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":2579963,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/2579959\/revisions\/2579963"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/2579960"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=2579959"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=2579959"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.conservativenewsdaily.net\/breaking-news\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=2579959"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}