FOR RELEASE: WEDNESDAY, SEPT. 9, 2026

SAVE America Act v. Packing Supreme Court: Devil in the Details

In February 2026, the U.S. House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility America Act to require proof of U.S. citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections and an approved form of government photo ID to cast a ballot.

Every House Republican voted for the SAVE America Act, but every Democrat except one voted against this election integrity measure.

When the Senate sought to consider the House-passed bill in March 2026, every Republican supported the proposal, and every Democrat opposed it. The unanimous opposition of Democrats prevented the Senate from attaining the 60 votes needed under Senate rules and the bill failed to proceed.

President Donald Trump and many conservative activists have urged Senate Republicans to invoke a procedural "nuclear option" to change the Senate rules so that the SAVE America Act and all legislation can proceed with a simple majority.

Many Senate Republicans, including several of its most conservative members, oppose lowering the 60-vote threshold. They believe it will damage the institution's deliberative........

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