House Passes SAVE Act 221-198, Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voting; Biden Vows Veto

Jul 11, 2024, 07:29 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill that requires proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. The bill was supported by 216 Republicans and five Democrats, passing with a vote of 221-198. The legislation aims to prevent non-citizens from voting and mandates states to clean up their voter registration rolls. Despite its passage in the House, the bill faces significant opposition in the Senate, where Democrats have blocked it. President Joe Biden has also vowed to veto the bill if it reaches his desk. The SAVE Act has become a contentious issue, with Republicans arguing it is essential for election integrity while Democrats claim it could disenfranchise eligible voters. Senator Mike Lee has been a prominent advocate for the bill, calling for its immediate passage on the Senate floor.