The Senate on Tuesday afternoon voted to begin what could become a long and extended debate on the SAVE America Act, the GOP’s marquee voter ID and election overhaul bill, following increased pressure from President Donald Trump and his allies on Capitol Hill.
But the debate is not the same thing as a “talking filibuster,” something many on the Hill and in the White House have been pushing for, and few believe the floor time will lead to passage of the legislation. That leaves all eyes on the other end of Pennsylvania Avenue for the president’s response.
The chamber voted 51-48 to move onto the bill; since it was raised as a message from the House, it only needed a simple majority to get on the floor. The legislation would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo ID at the polls.
