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Johnson to Attach Trump's SAVE Act; Luna Blocks Rule

7/7/2026

Summary

Story summary

Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will attach the SAVE America Act—presented as President Donald Trump's election-integrity centerpiece—to a bill, citing 53 Republicans in the Senate and no Democratic support.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and 13 GOP hardliners blocked a rule tying the act to the bill.
President Donald Trump reiterated that the act requires voter ID, citizenship proof, and limits mail-in ballots to illness, disability, military deployment, or travel.

History

Historical Context

After the Supreme Court’s 5-4 ruling in Shelby County v. Holder (June 2013) struck down the Voting Rights Act’s coverage formula, states enacted voter-ID laws. Congress introduced the 2014 Voting Rights Amendment Act, sponsored by Rep. Jim Sensenbrenner and Sen. Patrick Leahy. Today, Speaker Mike Johnson attaches the SAVE America Act, backed by Rep. Anna Paulina Luna, to a Senate bill, echoing the post-Holder ID surge.

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Story summary

Speaker Mike Johnson announced he will attach the SAVE America Act—presented as President Donald Trump's election-integrity centerpiece—to a bill, citing 53 Republicans in the Senate and no Democratic support.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-Fla.) and 13 GOP hardliners blocked a rule tying the act to the bill.
President Donald Trump reiterated that the act requires voter ID, citizenship proof, and limits mail-in ballots to illness, disability, military deployment, or travel.

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