Senate Opens Debate on SAVE America Act

Majority Leader John Thune (R-S.D.) has balked at a push to use the talking filibuster to advance the voter ID and citizen registration bill.

Republicans are launching a voting bill debate that could last days or even weeks

WASHINGTON—The Senate on March 17 initiated what could be an extended debate on the SAVE America Act, election-integrity legislation championed by President Donald Trump that is still far from passage.

Senators voted 51–48 to begin debate on the bill, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote in federal elections as well as photo identification to cast ballots.