House Passes Voter Citizenship Bill; Senate Future Uncertain
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The House passed the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" (SAVE Act), requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The bill passed 220-208, with four Democrats joining Republicans. It now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, needing 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. Voting rights groups strongly oppose the bill, arguing it could disenfranchise eligible voters, while supporters claim it strengthens election integrity. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declared it "dead on arrival". The bill's future is uncertain, dependent on securing bipartisan Senate support.
The House passed the "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act" (SAVE Act), requiring proof of citizenship for federal voter registration. The bill passed 220-208, with four Democrats joining Republicans. It now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, needing 60 votes to overcome a filibuster. Voting rights groups strongly oppose the bill, arguing it could disenfranchise eligible voters, while supporters claim it strengthens election integrity. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer declared it "dead on arrival". The bill's future is uncertain, dependent on securing bipartisan Senate support.
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