A group of House Republicans declared a "filibuster" against Senate-passed legislation on Tuesday, vowing to oppose any such measures until the Senate advances President Donald Trump's SAVE America Act.

More than three dozen conservatives, including Reps. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and Brandon Gill (R-Texas), voted against a routine extension of the Small Business Innovation Research program, which the Senate had approved earlier this month. The measure passed the House 345-41 with Democratic support, but the protest highlighted growing frustration among House Republicans. Luna urged colleagues to reject rules advancing Senate bills, stating, "The Senate will no longer have legislation passed until the SAVE America Act is passed and on the President’s desk."

In an open letter to Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.), about two dozen House Republicans, led by Rep. Randy Fine (R-Fla.), wrote, "Consider this our filibuster." They pledged to deliver on promises to the American people and criticized Senate delays. Fine added that Washington games are unacceptable.

The SAVE America Act, formally H.R. 7296 and sponsored by Rep. Chip Roy (R-Texas), requires documentary proof of U.S. citizenship for federal voter registration and photo identification to cast ballots. It mandates states to remove noncitizens from voter rolls and provides penalties for violations. House Republicans view it as essential to prevent noncitizen voting, a priority Trump emphasized at a recent GOP retreat, saying voters demand it to secure elections.

Trump told House Republicans he would not sign other legislation until the bill passes and called for a Senate "talking filibuster" to bypass the 60-vote cloture threshold. House members like Gill argued it aligns with public demands, while Rep. Warren Davidson (R-Ohio) demanded Senate action on social media.

The Senate began a marathon debate on the bill this week, but it faces certain failure without Democratic votes. Thune opted for regular order to force Democrats on record, rejecting the talking filibuster amid GOP divisions and warnings it could backfire. Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.), denounced it as voter suppression.

House Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) navigates a slim majority, relying on Democrats for some bills amid the standoff. Other Republicans, including Reps. Derrick Van Orden (R-Wis.), Keith Self (R-Texas) and Mark Harris (R-N.C.), joined the pressure campaign. The tactic echoes earlier House passage of a SAVE Act version in February by 218-213.

As the Senate debate continues, the House blockade tests GOP unity ahead of midterm elections, with conservatives insisting on deeds over words to safeguard voter integrity.