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House Passes SAVE Act Requiring Proof of Citizenship for Voter Registration in 221-198 Vote

Jul 10, 2024, 09:31 PM

The U.S. House of Representatives has passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, a bill that requires proof of citizenship for voter registration in federal elections. The legislation, backed by Republicans and former President Donald Trump, aims to prevent non-citizens from voting and bolster election integrity. The bill passed with a vote of 221-198, with only five Democrats supporting it. Proponents of the SAVE Act, including House Republicans, argue that it is a necessary measure to ensure that only American citizens participate in federal elections, citing concerns about illegal immigrants potentially influencing election outcomes. They also highlight the border crisis, noting that 7 million migrants have entered the U.S. under the Biden administration. Critics, however, argue that non-citizen voting is already illegal and that the bill is an unnecessary and politically motivated move. The bill now faces an uncertain future in the Senate, where it is not expected to pass.