Republicans fail to attach SAVE America Act to party-line funding package

Senate Republicans failed to attach the SAVE America Act to a funding package due to defections from key GOP senators like Thom Tillis, Lisa Murkowski, Susan Collins, and Mitch McConnell. The amendment failed 48-50 during a marathon 'vote-a-rama,' undermining Republican efforts to enforce voter ID and citizenship verification measures. Sen. John Kennedy pushed a modified version despite concerns about Senate rules, while President Trump vowed to block other bills until the act passes.