Overview
- The House approved the SAVE America Act 218–213, requiring documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections and a government photo ID to vote, with one Democrat joining Republicans.
- Senate Republicans are debating enforcing a talking filibuster and related quorum and two‑speech‑rule tactics to try to secure a simple‑majority vote without formally changing Senate rules.
- A letter from Rep. Chip Roy outlines how GOP leaders could force continuous debate and table amendments to trigger a majority‑threshold vote under existing procedures, a plan some Republicans back and others question.
- GOP leaders warn of heavy opportunity costs, with Sen. John Thune noting a prolonged talking‑filibuster fight could tie up floor time and sideline other priorities such as housing, permitting and the farm bill.
- Democrats uniformly oppose the measure, with Sen. Chuck Schumer calling it “Jim Crow 2.0” and Sen. Alex Padilla warning of burdens on eligible voters, while Republicans cite polling showing roughly 80% support for photo ID requirements.