The Senate Republicans have advanced the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, a bill that would require photo ID and proof of citizenship for federal elections. Despite defections from some in their party and opposition from Democrats, the bill passed in a 51-48 vote. All Democrats and one Republican, Sen. Lisa Murkowski, voted against a motion to debate the bill. While Senate Majority Leader John Thune's move to open debate on the measure succeeded, its support remains below the 60-vote threshold needed for final passage. The act also includes provisions to force states to remove noncitizens from voting rolls, which Democrats claim could disenfranchise registered voters.