"Rep. Chip Roy stated, 'We aren't getting the job done. Part of that is because we are bound by this big, broken, fake filibuster of 60 votes. But part of it is you gotta have the willpower to do it.'"
"'The president is doing all of this great work delivering on his campaign promises. Congress needs to step up and get it done,' Roy added, highlighting the need for legislative action."
"Trump has been calling for Republicans in the Senate to END the filibuster in order to pass the SAVE America Act, which would require Americans provide ID to vote in federal elections."
"Polling data shows that voter ID is popular among both conservatives and liberals, with 71% of Democrats and 95% of Republicans supporting it."
Congress is perceived as ineffective, with responsibilities shifting to the courts and executive branch during a prolonged government shutdown. Rep. Chip Roy noted that while Republicans in the House have advanced legislation, many bills fail in the Senate due to the filibuster requiring 60 votes. He emphasized the need for unity among Republicans to achieve legislative goals. President Trump has urged Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, which has broad support among voters for requiring ID to vote in federal elections.
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