January 1, Senate Republicans Confront Internal Divide Blocking Crucial Election Security Measure

Wyatt’s Take

• Sen. Bernie Moreno says Thune can’t control three or four rogue Republicans blocking SAVE Act.
• House passed it 218-213 requiring citizenship proof for voter registration.
• Trump furious withholding Texas endorsement to force Senate action.

Ohio Sen. Bernie Moreno spelled out why Senate Leader John Thune struggles with the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.

The Republican House passed it in February 2026 by 218-213. It demands proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections.

Thune admits Republicans lack 60 votes to beat a filibuster.

Moreno explained Thune has little leverage since he didn’t hire these senators.

“He can’t fire. He didn’t hire these people. And, unfortunately, Laura, I’m just going to be blunt. There’s three or four Republicans that just won’t be part of the team, and they’re rowing their own different direction,” Moreno told host Laura Ingraham.

“And, unfortunately, Leader Thune has very little leverage over them. Now, we’re working through it.”

Moreno sees hope after a tough lunch talk.

“Today, we had a very spirited conversation at lunch, and I think we’re getting closer to having people realize how important it is for us to deliver on a fundamental promise, which is to secure our elections for the future,” Moreno said.

“So I think we’re going to get there. I think we’re getting there. And I can tell you, Senator Thune is open to that dialogue. He personally calls some of these senators, but it’s very, very difficult. We don’t have a lot of leverage.”

House GOP eased tension by passing Thune-backed legislation.

President Trump pushes hard for election fixes. He’s holding back a Texas Senate endorsement to whip votes.

Folks in Middle America, demand your senators secure our votes now—call them today.

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