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Donald Trump pushes SAVE America voter‑ID law in US Congress
President Donald Trump has declared the SAVE America (Save America) legislation a "priority number one" for the Republican Party. The bill would require voters to present proof of U.S. citizenship and a photo‑bearing ID when voting. After clearing the House of Representatives, the measure remains stalled in the Senate, where it has failed to secure the 60 votes needed for passage because of Democratic opposition. Republicans are attempting to attach the proposal to a budget package to revive it. A Pew Research Center poll cited in the debate shows that about 83 % of respondents support a requirement for a photo ID at the polls, while civil‑rights groups warn the law could restrict voting rights.
The discussion occurs amid ongoing claims by Trump and allies of unproven 2020 election fraud, adding political pressure to the legislative effort ahead of the upcoming midterm elections.