On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives, under Republican control, approved the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, with 208 Democrats opposing President Donald Trump’s initiative to limit voting rights for noncitizens. The SAVE Act, which was approved with a vote of 220-208, is now proceeding to the Senate, where it will require the backing of several Democratic senators to overcome the 60-vote threshold necessary for its passage. Despite polling data indicating bipartisan support for voter ID laws, Democrats have opposed the initiative. A Gallup survey conducted prior to the 2024 election revealed that 84% of participants favor the requirement of a photo ID for voting, while 83% support the necessity of providing proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time, as reported by Fox News. Should the Senate approve the measure and it is subsequently signed into law by President Trump, Rep. Chip Roy of Texas’s SAVE Act would mandate that voters present evidence of citizenship in person prior to registering for a federal election, and noncitizens would be purged from voter registration lists. Following four years of widespread illegal immigration enabled by the Biden administration, it is now more crucial than ever to guarantee that only American citizens participate in voting during American elections. By enacting the SAVE Act, House Republicans are reaffirming their dedication to upholding the desires of the American populace,” stated House GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer in an interview with Fox News. In contrast, Democrats have denied the assertion that illegal immigrants cast votes in US elections. Nineteen states led by Democrats, along with Democratic leaders, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the executive order on election integrity, which mandated proof of citizenship for voting in U.S. elections. Representative Suzanne Bonamici from Oregon stated on the House floor that instances of noncitizens attempting to register to vote are extremely uncommon, and those who do face significant penalties, including fines of up to five years in prison and deportation. She urged her colleagues to oppose the SAVE Act. Additionally, Representative Joe Morelle from New York criticized the SAVE Act, asserting that, combined with President Trump’s recent executive order against voter participation, it would fundamentally alter the voter registration process for all Americans. He emphasized that Republicans have consistently failed to provide any evidence that noncitizen voting has ever influenced the outcome of federal elections. On Wednesday, the SAVE Act successfully navigated a procedural hurdle known as a ‘rule vote’, requiring a simple majority of House members to pass the rule that would permit debate and subsequent votes on the legislation. The proposal was presented in July 2024 by the administration of former President Joe Biden but did not succeed in passing through the Democratic majority in the Senate. In January, Roy reintroduced the bill, anticipating a higher likelihood of approval with a Republican-controlled House, Senate, and White House. “The American populace has clearly indicated that they believe only citizens of the United States should participate in American elections. This notion is not contentious,” Roy stated on the House floor prior to the voting. “This legislation aims to restore public confidence, safeguard our elections, and uphold election integrity. I take pride in having collaborated on this bill with my esteemed colleague, the Chairman, and my fellow members on this side of the aisle. It is worth mentioning that five of my Democratic colleagues supported this bill last summer. It is hardly a partisan endeavor to assert that we must protect the elections of the American people,” he further remarked. The legislation gained momentum during the 2024 presidential election, with the Republican National Committee (RNC) spearheading voter integrity initiatives in key battleground regions nationwide. Former President Trump has consistently supported this measure, and during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago last summer, House Speaker Mike Johnson reiterated Republican backing for it. Voter registration occurs at the state level, resulting in varying requirements for proof of citizenship or photo identification across states; 36 states either request or mandate identification for voting. The SAVE Act aims to standardize this issue at the federal level by necessitating proof of citizenship for voting and eliminating non-citizens from voter registration lists. When Virginia, under the leadership of Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, sought to purge non-citizens from its voter rolls, the Biden administration’s Justice Department criticized the initiative and worked to restore the canceled registrations. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority upheld Virginia’s decision to remove approximately 1,600 individuals from the voter rolls.

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On Thursday, the U.S. House of Representatives, under Republican control, approved the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, with 208 Democrats opposing President Donald Trump’s initiative to limit voting rights for noncitizens.

The SAVE Act, which was approved with a vote of 220-208, is now proceeding to the Senate, where it will require the backing of several Democratic senators to overcome the 60-vote threshold necessary for its passage.

Despite polling data indicating bipartisan support for voter ID laws, Democrats have opposed the initiative. A Gallup survey conducted prior to the 2024 election revealed that 84% of participants favor the requirement of a photo ID for voting, while 83% support the necessity of providing proof of citizenship when registering to vote for the first time, as reported by Fox News.

Should the Senate approve the measure and it is subsequently signed into law by President Trump, Rep. Chip Roy of Texas’s SAVE Act would mandate that voters present evidence of citizenship in person prior to registering for a federal election, and noncitizens would be purged from voter registration lists.

Following four years of widespread illegal immigration enabled by the Biden administration, it is now more crucial than ever to guarantee that only American citizens participate in voting during American elections. By enacting the SAVE Act, House Republicans are reaffirming their dedication to upholding the desires of the American populace,” stated House GOP Majority Whip Tom Emmer in an interview with Fox News.

In contrast, Democrats have denied the assertion that illegal immigrants cast votes in US elections.

Nineteen states led by Democrats, along with Democratic leaders, filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration regarding the executive order on election integrity, which mandated proof of citizenship for voting in U.S. elections.

Representative Suzanne Bonamici from Oregon stated on the House floor that instances of noncitizens attempting to register to vote are extremely uncommon, and those who do face significant penalties, including fines of up to five years in prison and deportation. She urged her colleagues to oppose the SAVE Act.

Additionally, Representative Joe Morelle from New York criticized the SAVE Act, asserting that, combined with President Trump’s recent executive order against voter participation, it would fundamentally alter the voter registration process for all Americans.

He emphasized that Republicans have consistently failed to provide any evidence that noncitizen voting has ever influenced the outcome of federal elections. On Wednesday, the SAVE Act successfully navigated a procedural hurdle known as a ‘rule vote’, requiring a simple majority of House members to pass the rule that would permit debate and subsequent votes on the legislation.

The proposal was presented in July 2024 by the administration of former President Joe Biden but did not succeed in passing through the Democratic majority in the Senate. In January, Roy reintroduced the bill, anticipating a higher likelihood of approval with a Republican-controlled House, Senate, and White House.

“The American populace has clearly indicated that they believe only citizens of the United States should participate in American elections. This notion is not contentious,” Roy stated on the House floor prior to the voting.

“This legislation aims to restore public confidence, safeguard our elections, and uphold election integrity. I take pride in having collaborated on this bill with my esteemed colleague, the Chairman, and my fellow members on this side of the aisle. It is worth mentioning that five of my Democratic colleagues supported this bill last summer. It is hardly a partisan endeavor to assert that we must protect the elections of the American people,” he further remarked.

The legislation gained momentum during the 2024 presidential election, with the Republican National Committee (RNC) spearheading voter integrity initiatives in key battleground regions nationwide. Former President Trump has consistently supported this measure, and during a press conference at Mar-a-Lago last summer, House Speaker Mike Johnson reiterated Republican backing for it.

Voter registration occurs at the state level, resulting in varying requirements for proof of citizenship or photo identification across states; 36 states either request or mandate identification for voting. The SAVE Act aims to standardize this issue at the federal level by necessitating proof of citizenship for voting and eliminating non-citizens from voter registration lists.

When Virginia, under the leadership of Republican Governor Glenn Youngkin, sought to purge non-citizens from its voter rolls, the Biden administration’s Justice Department criticized the initiative and worked to restore the canceled registrations. The Supreme Court’s conservative majority upheld Virginia’s decision to remove approximately 1,600 individuals from the voter rolls.