The Usual RINO Suspects Doom Sen. Kennedy’s SAVE Act Push In DHS Funding Bill
Four Republican senators have blocked efforts to advance strict voter identification requirements, dealing a major blow to a key Trump-backed election integrity push.
- Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Thom Tillis, and Mitch McConnell voted against an amendment to advance the SAVE America Act
- The proposed measure would have required voter ID, proof of citizenship, and limited early voting in federal elections
- Polling suggests 70-80% of Americans across both parties support voter identification requirements
- The House passed the SAVE America Act in February, but it has stalled in the Senate
- Sen. John Kennedy’s amendment aimed to direct the Senate Rules Committee to craft the legislation
GOP Split on Election Integrity
Sen. John Kennedy of Louisiana proposed an amendment to add key election security provisions to the budget reconciliation package, according to reporting Thursday.
The measure sought to direct the Senate Rules Committee to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections while requiring voter identification and restricting early voting windows.
Unusual Opposition
Sen. Lisa Murkowski of Alaska notably switched positions on voter ID measures she previously supported in Democrat-sponsored legislation, critics claim.
‘The American people have spoken clearly on this issue,’ insiders told MailOnline, referencing strong bipartisan polling support for voter identification requirements.
House Already Acted
The Republican-controlled House passed the SAVE America Act in February with its slim majority intact.
The bill has remained stalled in the Senate chamber for months, frustrating conservatives pushing for election security reforms ahead of upcoming elections.
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