President Donald Trump intensified his push for the SAVE America Act, calling on Senate Republicans to pass the election reform bill and invoking faith as part of his appeal.

In a video posted to X, Trump said he is pressing lawmakers to link voter ID and proof of citizenship requirements to homeland security funding. “I’m tying homeland security to voter identification, with picture, and proof of citizenship in order to vote,” he said, urging immediate action from Senate Republicans.

Trump also encouraged senators to remain in Washington rather than leave for Easter recess. “Don’t worry about Easter, going home… make this one for Jesus,” he said, framing the effort as a priority tied to both national security and principle.

The SAVE America Act has already passed the House but faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where it would need 60 votes to overcome Democratic opposition. Republicans currently hold a 53–47 majority, meaning support from Democrats would be required under current rules.

In a Truth Social post, Trump reiterated his stance that Republicans should avoid negotiating with Democrats unless the bill is passed. He described the legislation as more important than other Senate business and called for provisions including voter ID with photo identification, proof of citizenship, limits on mail-in voting, and paper ballots.

Trump also suggested that the filibuster should be eliminated if necessary and argued that Republican leadership should hold members accountable who oppose the measure. He further proposed tying the legislation directly to funding for the Department of Homeland Security, saying voter integrity measures are essential to national security.

However, Senate Majority Leader John Thune signaled a different approach, indicating that lawmakers may first move forward with DHS funding before revisiting the SAVE America Act after the Easter recess. The funding measure is considered urgent, as staffing shortages at the Transportation Security Administration have begun to disrupt operations at major airports.

The divide highlights ongoing strategic disagreements within the Republican conference as the party seeks to advance key priorities ahead of the 2026 elections.