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Alternet.orgMar 16, 2026Opinion

Trump's huge mistakes could mean Republicans losing the Senate

Senator Tommy Tuberville urged his colleagues to eliminate the filibuster to pass voting legislation despite the potential long-term risks.

Trump's huge mistakes could mean Republicans losing the Senate
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President Trump is pressuring Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE Act by eliminating the filibuster, a move that some GOP lawmakers fear could backfire by disenfranchising voters and stripping their own legislative power if they lose the 2026 midterms.

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