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Four GOP senators vote against adding Save America Act to budget package

Source: The Hill April 23, 2026 at 1:56 AM (5 hours ago) Alaska Senate Race

Four Republican senators, including Susan Collins and Lisa Murkowski, voted against an amendment by Sen. John Kennedy to incorporate the SAVE America Act into a budget reconciliation package. The move highlights GOP divisions over the legislative approach to the bill's provisions. The amendment failed to gain sufficient support among Republicans needed for passage.

Key Points

  • GOP senators split on strategy to include SAVE America Act in budget reconciliation package
  • Collins (Maine) and Murkowski (Alaska) among four Republicans voting against Kennedy amendment
  • Reflects internal Republican disagreement on legislative tactics and bill priorities