Trump halts all legislation until SAVE Act voter ID bill passes Senate

President Trump announced on March 8, 2026, that he would refuse to sign any legislation until Congress passed the SAVE America Act, requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote. The House had passed the bill, but it lacked the 60 Senate votes needed to overcome a Democratic filibuster. Senate Majority Leader John Thune clashed publicly with Trump over the ultimatum, and Senate Minority Leader Schumer warned of total gridlock. Lisa Murkowski was the lone Republican to oppose a procedural motion on the bill.