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Trump Vows Voter ID for Midterms as House-Passed SAVE America Act Confronts Senate Roadblock

Passage in the Senate appears unlikely given the 60‑vote threshold, Democratic opposition, plus Republican defections.

House Speaker Mike Johnson speaks during a news conference on February 11, 2026, at the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C. Speaker Johnson was joined by House Majority Leader Steve Scalise, House Republican Conference Chairwoman Lisa McClain, House Administration Committee Chairman Rep. Bryan Steil, Rep. Chip Roy, and House Majority Whip Tom Emmer as well as other Republican members of Congress to speak about...
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA), flanked by House Republican leadership and activists, speaks during a press conference after the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed a bill requiring proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and when voting, ahead of the November midterm elections, on Capitol Hill in Washington, D.C., U.S., February 11, 2026. REUTERS/Kent Nishimura
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Overview

  • House lawmakers approved the SAVE America Act in a 218–213 vote, with all Republicans backing it and Texas Democrat Henry Cuellar the lone crossover supporter.
  • The bill would require in-person documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register for federal elections, mandate photo ID for in-person voting, and tighten mail voting by requiring ID copies when requesting and returning ballots.
  • The measure expands federal–state data sharing to verify citizenship on voter rolls and authorizes potential Department of Homeland Security enforcement if non-citizens are found on lists.
  • Senate prospects are uncertain as most legislation needs 60 votes to advance, Democrats have declared the bill dead on arrival, and some Republicans including Lisa Murkowski have criticized it as federal overreach.
  • President Trump publicly pledged that voter ID will be required for the 2026 midterms whether or not Congress acts, saying he will present legal arguments and consider an executive order to pursue the requirement.