Senate Majority Leader John Thune announced Monday that the Senate will soon vote on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a Republican-backed bill that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections.<\/p>\n
The legislation, which passed the House in April, would require voters to provide documents such as a passport, birth certificate, or naturalization certificate when registering. It would also require states to verify voter citizenship through federal databases and remove any identified non-citizens from voter rolls.<\/p>\n
The House approved the bill by a 220-208 vote, with four Democrats joining Republicans in support. However, the measure faces a difficult path in the Senate, where it would likely need 60 votes to overcome a filibuster.<\/p>\n
Supporters argue the SAVE Act would strengthen election security and increase public confidence in the voting system. They say requiring proof of citizenship would help prevent registration errors and ensure that only eligible citizens vote in federal elections.<\/p>\n
Opponents, including many Democrats and voting rights groups, argue that non-citizen voting is already extremely rare and that the bill could make it harder for eligible Americans to register, particularly seniors, low-income voters, and those who may have difficulty obtaining official documents.<\/p>\n
President Donald Trump has endorsed the legislation, while Democratic leaders such as Chuck Schumer and Raphael Warnock have pledged to oppose it.<\/p>\n
Even if the bill fails in the Senate, Republicans say they will continue pursuing voter ID and citizenship verification measures in states across the country.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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