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Schumer Declares SAVE Act Doomed, Shutdown Looms

2/3/2026

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the SAVE Act is dead on arrival and could trigger a shutdown.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and other Republicans push to include the SAVE Act in the appropriations package.
Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee have introduced a related proposal requiring photo identification for federal elections.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed support for the SAVE Act and called for a vote.

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Story summary

Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer says the SAVE Act is dead on arrival and could trigger a shutdown.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and other Republicans push to include the SAVE Act in the appropriations package.
Rep. Chip Roy and Sen. Mike Lee have introduced a related proposal requiring photo identification for federal elections.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune expressed support for the SAVE Act and called for a vote.