President Trump urged Senator John Thune to cancel the Senate's August break. He wants senators to pass a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill. Republicans currently lack the necessary votes for this legislation. Thune stated he would support canceling the break if a path forward existed. This dispute complicates the Senate's legislative agenda before elections.

Trump also renewed his push for the Senate to nix the filibuster.

Experts say the so-called Save America Act would prevent millions from casting ballots by imposing onerous documentation requirements.

The Senate has routinely rejected the SAVE America Act despite pressure from President Donald Trump and MAGA allies.