Sen. Ron Johnson is renewing his call to end the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, arguing that Democrats will do so the second they retake the Senate regardless of what Republicans do now.
Sen. Ron Johnson is calling on Senate Republicans to eliminate the filibuster, arguing the procedural rule is blocking critical legislation like the SAVE America Act that would protect election integrity by requiring voter ID and proof of citizenship for voter registration.
In a recent post on X, Johnson highlighted Democratic hypocrisy on the issue, noting their near-unanimous support for ending the filibuster when in power.
“The last time Democrats had the chance to end the filibuster, all but two supported doing so,” he wrote. “Voters from both parties overwhelmingly favor ending the filibuster. We should end it now so we can secure our elections, protect the border, and get the debt under control.”
Johnson has repeatedly pressed for a direct vote to change the 60-vote cloture rule, forcing Democrats to go on record.
“Put Democrats on the record. Make them vote on changing the filibuster rule,” he said recently. “Do they want to end the filibuster with Republicans in control? If they vote yes — just like they pushed for when they were in power — the filibuster ends, and legislation like the SAVE America Act can pass to benefit the American people.”
The SAVE America Act, which has strong public support including from a majority of Democrats, aims to ensure only citizens vote in federal elections through documentary proof of citizenship and photo ID requirements. Conservatives view it as essential to preventing fraud and safeguarding the democratic process amid concerns over border security and non-citizen voting.
Johnson’s push reflects growing frustration among Republicans that the filibuster is being used by Democrats to obstruct popular reforms now but will be eliminated the second Democrats retake control of the Senate.
President Trump has also repeatedly called for ending the filibuster to pass the SAVE America Act, which is now before the Senate.
