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Lawmakers Condemn SAVE America Act as Vote Suppression

3/18/2026

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Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) criticized the SAVE America Act on CNN, saying it suppresses votes.
He argued the measure mirrors post-Reconstruction disenfranchisement and asks why a hunting license is allowed but not a student ID.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the act despicable, saying it would disenfranchise millions and threaten democracy.
He urged defeating the bill as it heads to a Senate vote, noting filibuster obstacles.

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Rep. James Clyburn (D-SC) criticized the SAVE America Act on CNN, saying it suppresses votes.
He argued the measure mirrors post-Reconstruction disenfranchisement and asks why a hunting license is allowed but not a student ID.
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer called the act despicable, saying it would disenfranchise millions and threaten democracy.
He urged defeating the bill as it heads to a Senate vote, noting filibuster obstacles.