The US House passed the SAVE Act on Thursday, April 10 – much to the chagrin of Democrats in both chambers of Congress. While it may sound, at first, like some kind of financial bill, the SAVE Act – or, in long form, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act – would require people to demonstrate citizenship before registering to vote. Congressional Republicans say it is to prevent noncitizens from voting. Congressional Democrats and the left-wing media, however, claim it will disenfranchise millions.
SAVE the Vote
Introduced to the House by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), the legislative package would require two things of would-be voters. First, provide proof of citizenship in order to register to vote. Second, show an ID compliant with the 2005 Real ID law to cast a ballot at polling locations.
The Act passed the House 220 to 208, with four Democrats – Ed…
