House Republicans, with the support of one Democrat, passed an election reform bill on Wednesday that would introduce stricter voter identification requirements across the United States. The "Safeguard American Voter Eligibility" (SAVE America) Act, which passed the House by a vote of 218-213, now heads to the Senate where it faces an uncertain future.
The legislation, backed by former President Donald Trump, would mandate that voters provide proof of citizenship and photo identification to cast ballots in all 50 states, according to Time. The bill's passage marks a significant step in the ongoing debate over election integrity. While the vote largely fell along party lines, Democratic Representative Henry Cuellar of Texas was the sole member of his party to support the bill, breaking ranks with his colleagues.
The bill's passage comes amid other political developments. Republicans are criticizing Democratic Senator Jon Ossoff for requiring ID at his rallies while opposing voter ID laws, according to Fox News. This criticism is highlighted in a new attack ad that points out the apparent contradiction in Ossoff's stance on identification requirements. Ossoff's team has declined to comment on the matter, according to multiple sources.
The SAVE America Act faces an uphill battle in the Senate, where it would need 60 votes to overcome a potential filibuster, according to Time. An earlier version of the legislation passed the House last year with the backing of four Democrats, but the current bill's prospects are less certain. The Trump administration is also facing scrutiny over environmental rollbacks and immigration issues, adding to the complex political landscape surrounding the election reform bill.
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