NewsWFLA News Channel 8August 8, 2026Hillsborough County
U.S. Senate adjourns for summer recess without passing SAVE America Act
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The U.S. Senate concluded its session early Saturday morning without voting on the SAVE America Act, a bill requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration. Senators departed for the summer recess after passing other legislative priorities, leaving the citizenship-verification measure pending.
Read the full story at WFLA News Channel 8Why It Matters
The delay means that federal requirements for proof of citizenship to register to vote remain unchanged as the Senate enters its .
Key Facts
- The U.S. Senate adjourned for summer recess in the early hours of Saturday.
- The SAVE America Act was not passed before the recess.
- The bill would have required proof of citizenship for voter registration.
- President Donald Trump had demanded the Senate remain in session to pass the bill.
- The Senate successfully passed other legislative priorities during the overnight session.
Who's Mentioned
PersonRon Johnson“GOP budget committee chairman”PersonDonald Trump“President of the United States”PersonMike Lee“U.S. Senator from Utah”PersonRick Scott“U.S. Senator from Florida”PersonTodd Blanche“Attorney General”OrganizationU.S. Senate“The legislative body that adjourned without passing the bill.”PersonMitch McConnell“U.S. Senator from Kentucky”PersonJohn Thune“Senate Majority Leader”