DHS funding talks in limbo after Trump calls on GOP to link bill to SAVE America Act
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Washington — Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security hit a new roadblock on Monday after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of an elections bill that Democrats strongly oppose. Nikole Killion contributed to this report.
Washington — Senate talks aimed at ending the 38-day shutdown of the Department of Homeland Security hit a new roadblock on Monday after President Trump called on Republicans to hold out for passage of an elections bill that Democrats strongly oppose.
"I'm suggesting strongly to the Republican Party, don't make any deal on anything," Mr. Trump said. "The most important thing we can have is called the SAVE America Act."
The SAVE America Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to cast a ballot, has already been a headache for Senate Republicans. The chamber has been debating the measure for nearly a week in an attempt to placate conservatives who have demanded that the Senate maneuver around a 60-vote threshold to pass the bill. But Senate Majority Leader John Thune has been clear that the votes aren't there.
Speaking at an event in Memphis, Tennessee, on Monday, Mr. Trump said the SAVE America Act's voter ID and proof of citizenship provisions should be "welded in" to DHS funding.
"I'm requesting that the Republican senators do that immediately," Mr. Trump said. "You don't have to take a fast vote, don't worry about Easter, going home. In fact, make this one for Jesus."
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