The American Democracy Minute Radio News Report & Podcast for Aug. 11, 2026

The U.S. Senate Will Leave for Summer Recess Without Passing the SAVE America Act, But the Restrictive Voting Bill Will Be Back in the Fall
At 4:36 AM August 8th, before legislators were released for the summer recess, the U.S. Senate voted on a subset of the SAVE America Act. This version required narrow types of photo ID but no proof of citizenship. It still failed.

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Today’s Links

Articles & Resources:

The Hill - Thune, Trump, Senate conservatives reach deal to set aside budget, SAVE America Act impasse
The Daily Signal - Late-Night Senate Session Ends With SAVE America Defeat​
U.S. Senate - Roll Call Vote 119th Congress - 2nd Session - S 5271
U.S. Congress - Text of S 5271
Bipartisan Policy Center - Six Things to Know About the SAVE America Act

Related ADM Reports:

American Democracy Minute - U.S. House Passes the SAVE America Act and Will Combine It With a Defense Appropriations Bill to Make it Harder to Vote Down in the Senate

American Democracy Minute - President Trump Ties Ending the Partial Government Shutdown to Passage of the SAVE America Act. The Draconian Voting Bill Still Doesn’t Have the Votes.

Groups Taking Action:

Common Cause, Campaign Legal Center, League of Women Voters

Register or Check Your Voter Registration:

U.S. Election Assistance Commission – Register And Vote in Your State

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