What to expect as Senate Republicans launch SAVE America Act debate

Published March 17, 2026 6:00am ET



Republicans are hoping to fix the spotlight squarely on Democrats as the Senate prepares for days of high drama over President Donald Trump’s marquee election bill.

The Senate is expected to vote Tuesday to kick off debate on the SAVE America Act, voting legislation that quickly set Republicans at odds over Trump’s demand to bulldoze the filibuster to pass it.

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