Senate begins debating Trump-backed SAVE America Act, but it's unlikely to pass
By Frank Thorp V
Published on March 17, 2026.
The Senate Republicans voted to bring up the SAVE America Act, which aims to overhaul election laws across the country. The bill requires Americans to show proof of citizenship to register to vote and cast a ballot, and would allow the Department of Homeland Security to flag suspected non-citizens for disqualification from voter rolls. However, the bill is subject to a 60-vote threshold to end debate and pass, and Democrats have made clear they will block it. The most contentious provision is the requirement to show a photo ID to vote.
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