Republicans Land Key Supporter of SAVE Act Ahead of Vote
Summary
Sen. Susan Collins of Maine supports the SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections. She backs the current version of the bill, which was adjusted to remove the need for voters to prove citizenship every time they vote. She also opposes removing the Senate's filibuster rule.Key Facts
- Senator Susan Collins supports the SAVE America Act related to voting in federal elections.
- The bill requires voters to show proof of citizenship to vote in federal elections.
- Collins supports the amended version of the bill which simplifies the process by not requiring proof every time a person votes.
- The requirement to show documents like passports or birth certificates was removed from the bill.
- Collins opposes eliminating the legislative filibuster in the Senate, which currently requires 60 votes to pass most legislation.
- The filibuster rule helps protect the rights of the minority party in the Senate.
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