Senate Majority Leader John Thune is considering an open-ended debate on the SAVE America Act, which could take up to a week or longer and force Democrats to defend their opposition. This strategy is seen as a move by Thune to ease pressure from President Trump and his supporters over the bill's requirement for voter ID and proof of citizenship. However, Thune lacks the votes to change Senate filibuster rules or lower the threshold to a simple majority. The emerging plan involves allowing amendments to the bill incorporating changes suggested by the president at a House Republicans' policy retreat. The debate is also expected to influence the fight over Senate rules, which require 60 votes to pass most legislation outside of budget bills.