Rick Scott

As the Senate’s five-week recess approaches, nearly two dozen Republican senators are calling for the annual August break to be canceled or delayed until the “Save America Act” is passed. A bill backed by President Trump that would require proof of citizenship and voter ID.

Speaking with The National News Desk Wednesday, Florida Sen. Rick Scott said lawmakers are focused on trying to address election security through the reconciliation framework already passed in the House, rather than attempting to overcome or eliminate the filibuster, which Senate Majority Leader John Thune has said he will not do.

Probably the easiest is to do it through reconciliation. So I think that's something we got to get done before we leave town and I'm going to do everything I can to make sure that happens,” Scott said.

As calls to delay the recess intensify, Sen. Scott also addressed concerns that staying in Washington could affect senators facing difficult reelection campaigns in November, including Maine Sen. Susan Collins and Alaska Sen. Dan Sullivan. Neither Collins nor Sullivan has publicly commented on the recess.

I want people to win. I want my colleagues back up here. I want to get a bigger majority and part of it is going to be making sure we secure elections in November,” Scott said.

Beyond the voter ID bill, the Senate is also weighing the confirmation of acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, which could be in jeopardy as Republicans hold a narrow Senate majority. On Tuesday night, Collins wrote on social media that Blanche’s actions have eroded the Justice Department’s independence, while adding, “that is the basis for my vote to oppose his confirmation.”

Senators Bill Cassidy of Louisiana and Lisa Murkowski of Alaska also reportedly met with Blanche on Wednesday, as their support remains uncertain.

In a SiriusXM interview Wednesday obtained by CNN, Cassidy said, “I am very concerned about so called lawfare. People being prosecuted not for a valid reason beyond somebody in high office being angry at them.

As Blanche seeks to become permanent attorney general, Democrats have criticized a letter he issued this week rescinding the controversial anti-weaponization fund. Connecticut Sen. Richard Blumenthal called it a “sham” on social media.

The document itself isn't binding on anyone. It simply withdrawing an order previously issued by Blanche. He could issue the same order again," Blumenthal told CNN Monday.

New Jersey Sen. Cory Booker also criticized the document, saying it is “unenforceable” and isn't worth the paper it's printed on. When asked about Democrats’ criticism, Scott said, “It doesn't really matter. If he opened the door the wrong way they're not going to vote for him so the Democrats aren't going to vote for him, let's be realistic.”

The National News Desk has reached out to Blumenthal and Booker multiple times for comment regarding both the Save America Act and Blanche rescinding the anti-weaponization fund, and will update upon hearing back.