Senate Majority Leader John Thune said at a Republican leadership press conference on January 28, 2026, he won’t back efforts that “undermine law enforcement’s ability to do their job” while discussing DHS and election proposals. (twstalker.com) Thune said he will schedule a Senate vote on the SAVE Act and supports a revised bill requiring documentary proof of citizenship for registration and photo identification for ballots. (democracydocket.com) The bill is being amended and hasn’t cleared committee; passage faces filibuster hurdles needing 60 votes. (democracydocket.com) Supporters Sen. Mike Lee and Sen. Rick Scott praised the pledge, while Democrats and voting-rights groups warned it could suppress turnout. (dailysignal.com)