House Passes SAVE Act, Democrats Vote Against Voter ID Requirements

The House of Representatives recently passed the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration, with a vote of 220-208. Sponsored by Republican Rep. Chip Roy, the bill has faced criticism for potentially disenfranchising millions, particularly married women, military members, and people of color, who may struggle to provide the necessary identification. Democrats opposed the legislation, framing it as a significant voter suppression effort, and have expressed concern over its impacts on voter access. Four Democratic representatives joined Republicans in support of the bill, which is seen as part of broader efforts regarding election integrity. Advocates for voting rights highlight that instances of noncitizen voting are exceedingly rare and argue that the bill's requirements could complicate voter registration processes across states. The legislation will now proceed to the Senate, where Democrats may attempt to block it.