Senators have kicked off a lengthy debate over President Donald Trump‘s top legislative priority ahead of the midterm elections, but it’s unlikely to garner enough support to ultimately succeed.
The Senate narrowly voted 51-48 on Tuesday to begin consideration of partisan voter ID legislation (S. 1383; BGOV Bill Analysis), dubbed the SAVE America Act, that would require proof of citizenship through documentation such as a personal ID, passport, or driver’s license to participate in elections. All Democrats voted against moving forward and one Republican joined them.
Republicans are now planning to hold extended floor debate with ...
