Trump's SAVE America Act stalls as McConnell's absence complicates Senate path

Sen. Mitch McConnell of Kentucky has been absent from the Senate during consideration of the SAVE America Act, which Republicans are attempting to advance through the budget reconciliation process. Senate Republicans are working to secure sufficient votes for the legislation. The reconciliation process allows certain budget-related bills to pass with a simple majority in the Senate rather than the 60-vote threshold typically required.

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