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Schumer Declares Voter Eligibility Act 'Dead' Amid Shutdown Threat

2/4/2026

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, calling it "Jim Crow-style restrictions" and declaring it dead.
He warned it could trigger a government shutdown if tied to funding.
Conservatives argued the legislation would ensure only U.S. citizens vote.
Supporters, including House Republicans, say the act reflects broad election integrity support and would require citizenship proof for voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.

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Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (D-N.Y.) criticized Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, calling it "Jim Crow-style restrictions" and declaring it dead.
He warned it could trigger a government shutdown if tied to funding.
Conservatives argued the legislation would ensure only U.S. citizens vote.
Supporters, including House Republicans, say the act reflects broad election integrity support and would require citizenship proof for voter registration and remove non-citizens from voter rolls.