House approves the SAVE America Act as GOP makes election bill push
Summary
The House of Representatives approved the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID to vote in federal elections. Democrats argue the bill would prevent millions of eligible voters from voting, while Republicans say it protects election integrity.Key Facts
- The House voted 218 to 213 to approve the SAVE America Act, with one Democrat joining all Republicans in favor.
- The bill requires proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, to register to vote.
- It also requires voters to show government-issued photo ID when voting.
- Republicans say the law prevents noncitizens from voting, though cases of noncitizen voting are very rare.
- Democrats worry the bill will stop many eligible voters who lack easy access to these documents from voting.
- President Trump supports the bill and wants to end most mail-in voting.
- The bill will now go to the Senate, where its future is uncertain due to a high vote threshold.
- Senate Democrats, including Chuck Schumer, call the bill extreme and accuse Republicans of trying to suppress voters.
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