The SAVE America Act, a centerpiece of former President Donald Trump’s election‑integrity push, failed to clear the Senate after four Republican senators voted against it. The bill, which would have required proof of identity for voter registration, stalled despite passing the House in February.

Thom Tillis, Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski and John Kennedy thwart the bill in April and again Thursday

According to the source, the four senatros—Thom Tillis of North Carolina, Susan Collins of Maine , Lisa Murkowski of Alaska and John Kennedy of Louisiana—cast decisive votes that sank the measure both in April and on the latest floor vote. Their opposition forced the legislation to fall short of the 60‑vote supermajority needed to overcome the Senate filibuster.

Trump’s demand that the SAVE America Act be the "only" bill he signs

Trump has repeatedly warned that he will not sign any other legislation until the voter‑ID package is enacted, calling it essential for “protecting the integrity of U.S. elections” and for the GOP’s future.. He told allies the bill would “guarantee the midterms” and that it would supersede all other measures, insisting that every voter must show proof of citizenship.

Republican dissenters argue the bill would enable a federal takeover of elections

Senator Tillis argued that a genuine voter‑ID effort should tie federal funding to state adoption, rather than impose a sweeping mandate that could let future presidents and Congress “take over American elections.” Collins echoed concerns, saying the requirement would burden voters with passports or birth certificates on Election Day and that earlier ,more restrictive provisions were already too harsh.

Filibuster math: 53‑47 GOP majority still needs 60 votes

Even with a Republican majority of 53 to 47 ,the Senate’s filibuster rule demands 60 votes for most legislation. The source notes that Minority Leader Chuck Schumer highlighted the “handful of Republican senators” whose rebellion doomed the SAVE America Act,underscoring the procedural hurdle that even a unified GOP cannot easily bypass.

Who else is breaking with Trump on related issues?

While the voter‑ID fight stalls, a separate group of House Republicans—Thomas Massie, Brian Fitzpatrick , Tom Barrett and Warren Davidson—joined Democrats to curb the president’s war‑powers against Iran, a move that signals cracks in party unity beyond the election arena.