SAVE America Act showdown relished by GOP and Democrats alike
Are they actually going to vote on something real?
Both political parties have found rare agreement in a divided Washington, convinced that the GOP’s federal voter ID and election bill is a slam-dunk messaging opportunity.
But that’s where the bipartisanship quickly ends. The two sides are diametrically opposed over the merits of the so-called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE America Act, which will be the subject of discussion on the Senate floor for the foreseeable future during a marathon debate session that began Tuesday.
Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box. Conversely, Democrats say the proposal is akin to “voter suppression” that reveals the GOP’s intent to distract voters from economic issues heading into the November midterm elections.
“We’ll look forward to putting the Democrats on record and showing just the lack of common sense that they apply to some of these basic issues where the American people agree with us,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) vowed Democrats will use the 60-vote filibuster “all day, all night, as long as it takes” to block the SAVE Act, and he insisted the party was not opposed to photo voter ID.
“Why aren’t they focused on the Save America Money Act right now?” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a leadership member running for Minnesota governor, in a tongue-in-cheek reference to the GOP bill. “That’s what I’m hearing at home. They cannot believe what’s happened with the gas prices.”
Senators will spend what could be a week or more of floor debate on a measure that’s roiled the Republican Party over whether to heed President Donald Trump’s call to weaken the legislative filibuster. Thune is using the extended floor time not only to appease Trump’s demand but also to allow his members to contrast Democrats until the legislation ultimately fails to reach the required 60 votes.
“I’m happy for them to spend as much time as they want explaining why they don’t want voter ID,” said Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), citing polling that more than 80% of Americans support photo voter ID requirements. “Be my guest.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), left, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), center right, lead a Senate procession through the Rotunda to the House Chamber for a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral …
Are they actually going to vote on something real?
Both political parties have found rare agreement in a divided Washington, convinced that the GOP’s federal voter ID and election bill is a slam-dunk messaging opportunity.
But that’s where the bipartisanship quickly ends. The two sides are diametrically opposed over the merits of the so-called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE America Act, which will be the subject of discussion on the Senate floor for the foreseeable future during a marathon debate session that began Tuesday.
Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box. Conversely, Democrats say the proposal is akin to “voter suppression” that reveals the GOP’s intent to distract voters from economic issues heading into the November midterm elections.
“We’ll look forward to putting the Democrats on record and showing just the lack of common sense that they apply to some of these basic issues where the American people agree with us,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) vowed Democrats will use the 60-vote filibuster “all day, all night, as long as it takes” to block the SAVE Act, and he insisted the party was not opposed to photo voter ID.
“Why aren’t they focused on the Save America Money Act right now?” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a leadership member running for Minnesota governor, in a tongue-in-cheek reference to the GOP bill. “That’s what I’m hearing at home. They cannot believe what’s happened with the gas prices.”
Senators will spend what could be a week or more of floor debate on a measure that’s roiled the Republican Party over whether to heed President Donald Trump’s call to weaken the legislative filibuster. Thune is using the extended floor time not only to appease Trump’s demand but also to allow his members to contrast Democrats until the legislation ultimately fails to reach the required 60 votes.
“I’m happy for them to spend as much time as they want explaining why they don’t want voter ID,” said Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), citing polling that more than 80% of Americans support photo voter ID requirements. “Be my guest.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), left, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), center right, lead a Senate procession through the Rotunda to the House Chamber for a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral …
SAVE America Act showdown relished by GOP and Democrats alike
Are they actually going to vote on something real?
Both political parties have found rare agreement in a divided Washington, convinced that the GOP’s federal voter ID and election bill is a slam-dunk messaging opportunity.
But that’s where the bipartisanship quickly ends. The two sides are diametrically opposed over the merits of the so-called Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or the SAVE America Act, which will be the subject of discussion on the Senate floor for the foreseeable future during a marathon debate session that began Tuesday.
Republicans are eager to put Democrats on record opposing the bill’s hallmark components, including proof of citizenship when registering to vote and a national standard for photo IDs at the ballot box. Conversely, Democrats say the proposal is akin to “voter suppression” that reveals the GOP’s intent to distract voters from economic issues heading into the November midterm elections.
“We’ll look forward to putting the Democrats on record and showing just the lack of common sense that they apply to some of these basic issues where the American people agree with us,” Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) said.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY) vowed Democrats will use the 60-vote filibuster “all day, all night, as long as it takes” to block the SAVE Act, and he insisted the party was not opposed to photo voter ID.
“Why aren’t they focused on the Save America Money Act right now?” said Sen. Amy Klobuchar (D-MN), a leadership member running for Minnesota governor, in a tongue-in-cheek reference to the GOP bill. “That’s what I’m hearing at home. They cannot believe what’s happened with the gas prices.”
Senators will spend what could be a week or more of floor debate on a measure that’s roiled the Republican Party over whether to heed President Donald Trump’s call to weaken the legislative filibuster. Thune is using the extended floor time not only to appease Trump’s demand but also to allow his members to contrast Democrats until the legislation ultimately fails to reach the required 60 votes.
“I’m happy for them to spend as much time as they want explaining why they don’t want voter ID,” said Sen. Josh Hawley (R-MO), citing polling that more than 80% of Americans support photo voter ID requirements. “Be my guest.”
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-NY), left, and Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD), center right, lead a Senate procession through the Rotunda to the House Chamber for a joint session of Congress to confirm the Electoral …
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