by WorldTribune Staff, August 4, 2026 Non-AI Real World News
It's the first week of August, and U.S. Senators are quite determined to tackle one of their top current priorities … going on vacation.
Passing legislation that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship to cast a ballot in federal elections?
Not so much.
One Republican senator isn't thrilled with the unanimity on blocking a government shutdown until December, noting the absence of movement on the SAVE America Act.
Sen. John Kennedy (R-LA) thinks that Sen. John Thune (R-SD) is making a big mistake in not pushing for the votes. There's a growing number of Senators who want to skip the August recess until the bill is passed.
🚨 JUST IN: The US Senate has OVERWHELMINGLY voted to advance the House’s CR, which would keep the government open until December 11, 89-4
— Nick Sortor (@nicksortor) August 3, 2026
This goes to show how much the uniparty works together when they’re trying to go on vacation. pic.twitter.com/34GfXbmXPk
🚨 JUST IN: Sen. John Kennedy indicates Leader John Thune should STAY AND FIGHT for the SAVE America Act, rather than go on vacation because "we don't have the votes"
— Eric Daugherty (@EricLDaugh) August 3, 2026
Get the votes! Force it through reconciliation!
It's ALL WORTH IT for secure elections 🇺🇸 pic.twitter.com/dipebmp5RW
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