Overview
- House Majority Leader Steve Scalise said the chamber will vote next week on Rep. Chip Roy’s updated SAVE America Act, adding a federal photo ID mandate to proof-of-citizenship for federal elections.
- Senate Democratic leader Chuck Schumer labeled the measure “Jim Crow 2.0” and pledged zero Democratic votes, asserting it would disenfranchise eligible voters.
- Republicans are pressing for a standing or talking filibuster to compel a simple-majority vote, as John Thune warns the tactic could consume extensive floor time and stall other priorities.
- GOP senators are divided on the maneuver, with Mike Lee, Rick Scott and Josh Hawley open to it while Thom Tillis rejects any step seen as eroding the filibuster.
- Polling cited by multiple outlets shows broad voter ID support across parties and racial groups, while opponents argue new documentation rules could block eligible voters, setting up likely legal and administrative battles.