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The GOP-led House onWednesday approved the SAVE America Act, a broad elections measure backed by President Donald Trump. The legislation passed in a 218–213 vote, with every Republican supporting it and nearly all Democrats opposing it. Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas was the only Democrat to vote in favour of the bill, according to NBC News.
What is SAVE America Act?
A report from the Bipartisan Policy Center states that the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act would require individuals to provide documented proof of US citizenship when registering to vote.
Although Democrats and Republicans agree that only eligible citizens should be allowed to participate in federal elections, instances of noncitizens registering to vote are rare.
The center notes that the SAVE Act would introduce an additional paperwork requirement to an existing standard: the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996 already explicitly prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections.
(This is a developing story. More to come)
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