When asked why lawmakers should not be out across the country campaigning, President Trump rejected the inquiry outright. 'On the Senate, on the SAVE Act, why do you want the US Senate to stay in town?' After the reporter repeated part of the question, Trump doubled down. SAVE Act Ensures Valid Proof Must for VotingThe legislation Trump spoke about is the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act. He suggested that lawmakers stay until the SAVE Act is passed or, alternatively, terminate the Senate legislative filibuster entirely.