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Lee Pushes to Delay Senate Recess | Salt Lake City News
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Senator Mike Lee is staging a high-stakes showdown to keep the Senate in session past the August recess—unless his controversial SAVE Act, stalled for months without Democratic backing, gets passed. With at least 20 GOP senators reportedly on board, Lee’s gambit threatens to disrupt party leadership’s plans and could force a vote that’s unlikely to succeed without 50 votes. While Senate leaders like John Thune are eyeing workarounds like a budget resolution with some SAVE Act elements, the move underscores the growing tension between legislative urgency and the traditional campaign rhythm of the August break. Some Republicans, including Senator John Curtis, argue direct voter outreach during recess might be more productive than gridlock.
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