Senate Republicans are preparing for a major debate over election security, as Senate Majority Leader John Thune confirmed Tuesday that the Senate will soon vote on the SAVE America Act — a bill championed by Donald Trump that would require proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections.
While Thune promised the legislation will get a full airing on the Senate floor, he was candid about the steep political math standing in its way.
“That debate will happen,” Thune told reporters Tuesday. “I can guarantee the debate. I can guarantee a vote. I just can’t guarantee an outcome.”
The SAVE America Act has quickly become one of the most prominent election integrity proposals in Washington. The measure would require individuals registering to vote in federal elections to provide documentary proof that they are U.S. citizens, such as a passport or birth certificate. It would also strengthen voter identification rules — reforms many Republicans say are necessary to protect the integrity of American elections.
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