Explained: Trump demands Senate cancel August break until it passes voting bill

President Trump demanded Senate Majority Leader John Thune cancel the August break until the Senate passes the SAVE America Act

legislative filibuster

A Senate procedure that effectively requires 60 votes to advance most legislation

SAVE America Act

Bill standing for Safeguard American Voter Eligibility, requiring proof of citizenship and photo ID for voting

budget reconciliation

A process allowing certain budget-related legislation to pass the Senate with a simple majority instead of 60 votes

proof-of-citizenship

A requirement that voters show documents like a passport or birth certificate to prove U.S. citizenship when registering