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Republicans Defend SAVE Act Amid Voter Suppression Claims

2/20/2026

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The Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is defended by Congressional Republicans against Democratic claims of voter suppression.
Democrats say the bill would let the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) access voter data and burden married women.
Republicans, including Sen. Rick Scott, argue voter ID laws do not suppress turnout, citing Georgia.
The measure has 50 Senate Republican supporters.
Democrats led by Chuck Schumer vow to block it.

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The Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act is defended by Congressional Republicans against Democratic claims of voter suppression.
Democrats say the bill would let the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) access voter data and burden married women.
Republicans, including Sen. Rick Scott, argue voter ID laws do not suppress turnout, citing Georgia.
The measure has 50 Senate Republican supporters.
Democrats led by Chuck Schumer vow to block it.