House Republicans Pass Controversial Voting Bill
The proposal, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and identification at the ballot box, was approved in a tight 218-213 vote.
Conservative lawmakers are now exploring methods to advance the legislation through the Senate, where procedural rules generally require bipartisan support to meet the 60-vote threshold.
Among the strategies under consideration are launching a public advocacy campaign, rallying Senate Republicans around a renewed “talking filibuster,” or linking the bill to essential legislation to compel a vote.
Supporters within the Republican Party argue that Democrats should back the legislation since voter ID has widespread public approval. They also contend that opponents are, in effect, condoning illegal noncitizen voting, despite research and investigations showing such instances are rare.
Senator Lisa Murkowski became the first Senate Republican to voice opposition to the bill, warning that initiatives like the SAVE Act would federalize elections—a tactic previously rejected by Republicans.
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