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Fetterman Slams SAVE America Act for Voter Disenfranchisement

3/13/2026

Summary

Story summary

U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) clarified his opposition to the SAVE America Act.
He warned the bill's voter ID and citizenship rules could disenfranchise eligible voters.
Fetterman noted mail-in voting remains safe.
GOP leaders including Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell warned the bill could invite a filibuster.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pressure Republicans to pass it.

History

Historical Context

The Voting Rights Act of 1965, signed by President Lyndon B. Johnson on August 6, aimed to eliminate racial discrimination in voting, particularly in the South. It abolished literacy tests and led to a significant increase in registered Black voters, with nearly 250,000 newly registered by the end of that year. Today, Senator John Fetterman's opposition to the SAVE America Act reflects ongoing concerns about voter disenfranchisement, echoing the struggles of the civil rights movement.

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Story summary

U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) clarified his opposition to the SAVE America Act.
He warned the bill's voter ID and citizenship rules could disenfranchise eligible voters.
Fetterman noted mail-in voting remains safe.
GOP leaders including Lisa Murkowski and Mitch McConnell warned the bill could invite a filibuster.
U.S. President Donald Trump continues to pressure Republicans to pass it.

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