House Passes SAVE Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voting, 221-198

Jul 10, 2024, 09:46 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the SAVE Act, which mandates proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections and voter registration. The bill passed with a vote of 221-198, with only five Democrats supporting it. The SAVE Act aims to prevent non-citizens from voting, a measure that has been a significant point of contention between political parties. House Republicans have championed the bill, which now heads to the Senate for consideration and is likely to be vetoed by President Biden if it reaches his desk.