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House Passes Save America Voting Restrictions, Schumer Calls Dead

7/16/2026

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House Republicans attached the Save America voting-restriction proposal to a federal spending bill, passing it 217-209.
The Act would eliminate mail-in ballots and add ID requirements for voter registration and voting.
Voting-rights groups warn the bill could disenfranchise many voters before the November midterms, noting no evidence of fraud.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the legislation dead on arrival, while Republicans blame Senator John Thune for failure.

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House Republicans attached the Save America voting-restriction proposal to a federal spending bill, passing it 217-209.
The Act would eliminate mail-in ballots and add ID requirements for voter registration and voting.
Voting-rights groups warn the bill could disenfranchise many voters before the November midterms, noting no evidence of fraud.
Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer called the legislation dead on arrival, while Republicans blame Senator John Thune for failure.