House Republicans resurrect Save America Act by adding it to spending bill
Summary
House Republicans linked the Save America Act, a voting restrictions bill demanded by President Donald Trump, to a government spending bill in an effort to pass it. The bill, which would ban mail-in ballots and add ID requirements, passed the House but faces strong opposition in the Senate and could cause a government shutdown.Key Facts
- The Save America Act aims to ban mail-in voting and add new identification rules for voters.
- Supporters say it prevents non-citizens from voting and stops election fraud; critics say there is no proof of major fraud.
- The House passed the bill by a mostly Republican vote, combining it with a spending bill for the State Department.
- Senate Democrats, led by Chuck Schumer, oppose the bill and plan to block it, using the filibuster if needed.
- President Trump has pressured Congress to approve the bill and linked it to other important legislation.
- Some House Republicans delayed other business to push the bill, but later agreed to attach it to funding measures.
- Attaching the bill to spending could cause a government shutdown if the Senate rejects it.
- Florida Republican Anna Paulina Luna blamed Senator John Thune if the bill fails in the Senate.
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