Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) has proposed a strategy to vote on the SAVE America Act in the Senate without changing current filibuster rules. This legislation aims to ensure that proof of citizenship and voter ID are required for registering and voting.
• Legislation Overview: The SAVE America Act would mandate documentary proof of citizenship for voter registration and require voter ID to cast ballots. It has already passed the House with a vote of 218-213.
• Senate Action: Roy has written a letter to Senate Republicans suggesting a way for Senate Majority Leader John Thune to bring the bill to a vote. He argues it can be done with a simple majority (51 votes) instead of the usual 60 votes needed to end a filibuster.
• Current Senate Rules: Roy explains that if a quorum (majority presence) is met, the Senate must act. If all Senate Republicans present support the bill and maintain their presence, they can pressure Democrats to exhaust their speaking time.
• Disciplinary Measures: To successfully force a vote, Republicans need to stay united, manage their speaking time, and enforce amendments discipline.
• Public Support: The SAVE Act is generally popular among voters, including a significant number of Democrats, who support the requirements for citizenship documentation and voter ID.
In summary, Rep. Chip Roy believes that the Senate can vote on the SAVE America Act without changing the filibuster rules. He encourages Republican Senators to stay united and disciplined to succeed in bringing the legislation forward. This approach aims to enhance election integrity by enforcing stricter voter registration checks and ID requirements.
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