House Democrats fume about GOP's anti-socialism bill
Summary
House Republicans plan to vote on a resolution condemning socialism that also includes a controversial voting law called the SAVE America Act. Many Democrats oppose the SAVE Act because it requires proof of citizenship to vote, which they say could block some American voters. Some moderate Democrats want a simpler bill that just denounces socialism without the voting law attached.Key Facts
- The House will vote on a resolution condemning socialism and supporting the SAVE America Act.
- The SAVE America Act requires proof of U.S. citizenship to vote in federal elections.
- Democrats generally oppose the SAVE Act, fearing it could prevent some citizens from voting.
- Moderate Democrats tried to remove the SAVE Act from the bill but their amendment was rejected.
- Some Democrats support a clean anti-socialism resolution without the voting law attached.
- Rep. Josh Gottheimer and other moderates say they oppose the Democratic Socialists of America.
- Rep. Brad Schneider called the bill a "voter suppression bill" despite its anti-socialism label.
- Retiring Rep. Jared Golden may vote for the whole resolution despite disagreeing with the SAVE Act.
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