President Trump is set to meet with Senate Republicans to discuss the elections bill, which has become a point of contention among Senate GOP leaders. The bill, known as the SAVE America Act, would impose strict new rules for registering to vote and casting ballots.

Elections Bill Controversy

The bill has been met with opposition from Democrats, who argue it would disenfranchise millions of eligible voters. Some Republicans have also expressed concerns about the bill, citing the lack of votes needed to advance it in the Senate.

Despite the opposition, President Trump and his allies have continued to push for the bill’s passage. The president has threatened not to sign other bills until the elections bill is passed, and has also linked the bill’s passage to the reauthorization of a warrantless surveillance authority.

Senate Republican Response

Senate Republicans have been divided on the issue, with some expressing support for the bill and others opposing it. Senator Thom Tillis of North Carolina has called the push to pass the bill a “waste of time,” citing the lack of votes needed to advance it in the Senate.

Senator Mike Rounds of South Dakota has predicted that the meeting between President Trump and Senate Republicans will be a “good visit,” but has also acknowledged that the bill does not have the necessary votes to pass.

Original reporting: KTSA News/Talk (San Antonio) — read the source article.