MAGA vs. moderate fight over SAVE Act divides Utah senators

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A growing divide between MAGA and traditional Republicans is playing out in Utah, a state known for its comity and Mormon genteelism, as its two GOP senators stake out opposing sides of a fight over the filibuster.

Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) wants the Senate to revert to a “talking filibuster” to pass the SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote. His Utah colleague, Sen. John Curtis (R-UT), falls in a camp of Republicans who view the strategy, which sidesteps the 60 votes needed for most legislation, as a slippery slope.

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