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Trump Urges GOP to Pass Controversial Voter ID Bill

3/18/2026

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  • U.S. President Donald Trump presses Senate Republicans to pass the SAVE America Act to tighten voter ID laws and boost GOP chances.
  • Senate Majority Leader John Thune plans to bring the bill to the floor despite Democratic opposition.
  • Critics, including Senator Cory Booker, say the measure could disenfranchise millions and resemble a poll tax.
  • Some Republicans warn the bill could fail and distract from the economy and the Iran war.