Govbase — What the Government Is Doing

The Senate left for August recess without voting on the Trump attacks Thune as Republicans push for August session to pass the SAVE Act16 policies · 230 articlesSAVE Act, which would require physical proof of citizenship, such as a birth certificate, to register to vote. Senate Majority Leader Schumer said the bill will not pass the 60-vote threshold it needs, while Trump and Republican senators had pushed to cancel the recess to force a vote. House and Senate Republicans introduced six resolutions to revoke the House and Senate Republicans introduce resolutions to block California emission standards6 policiesCalifornia EPA Vehicle Emission Waiver, which lets California require stricter car pollution rules than the national standard, affecting vehicle sales in the largest U.S. auto market. The Senate confirmed Todd Blanche as Attorney General in a 50 to 49 vote, with Democrats arguing he served as Trump's personal defense lawyer. The Senate also passed a continuing resolution to fund the government through December 11, avoiding a shutdown.