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GOP senators press to end filibuster after voter ID bill stalls

Republican senators are urging an end to the Senate filibuster after a party-backed voter ID bill stalled while Congress focused on other major legislation.

Published May 4, 2026, 3:28 PM EDT | WFMZZ

With Congress juggling government funding, the farm bill and surveillance reauthorization, a Republican election-security voter ID bill has taken a backseat. GOP senators renewed calls to abolish the filibuster to advance the stalled measure, a move that has frustrated President Donald Trump.