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Sen. Cassidy says Save America Act unlikely to pass the Senate today
Summary
Sen. Bill Cassidy told an interviewer he did not expect the Save America Act to pass that day, saying Republicans had made concessions on voting rules and that further procedural moves were possible but uncertain.
Sen. Bill Cassidy said he did not expect the Save America Act to pass the Senate that day, arguing Republicans had already made concessions to address Democratic concerns.
Cassidy, in a short interview, said Republicans had "leaned over backwards" on election integrity provisions and explained that a voter who has changed her name can sign an affidavit rather than produce a new ID. He said the measure had widespread public support, adding that "a common sense measure [is] supported by 83% of the American people," a figure he cited as part of his argument for passage.
Cassidy framed the effort as largely a numbers game and acknowledged the bill had been slowed in the Senate. "I don't think it passes today," he said, but added that Republicans would continue procedural maneuvers — he referred to doing "compressions" and pursuing additional votes — in hopes Democrats would respond.
Cassidy characterized Republican offers as meeting Democrats "where they are" but said Democratic leaders still refused to support the package. He suggested the stalled action was producing frustration among travelers and the public and said leaders would press for further votes the next day.
The interview included no formal legislative action; Cassidy described negotiation tactics and political dynamics rather than reporting a scheduled vote on the floor that day.
