US Senate Republicans launch debate on SAVE Act requiring photo ID to vote

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 17, 2026

Words: 1,338

Last Updated: 3 days, 16 hours ago

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Senate Republicans pressed forward Tuesday with a bill that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to cast a ballot, despite long odds the legislation will ever become law amid bipartisan opposition.

The 51-48 vote to formally begin debate on the measure, which GOP lawmakers have named the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE America Act, only starts the process. Senators are expected to …

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