Senate Democrats line up against photo ID in SAVE America Act vote

Published March 26, 2026 1:42pm ET



Senate Democrats voted in lockstep against a GOP proposal to require photo ID at the polls, the latest turn in a dayslong debate over President Donald Trump’s signature election bill.

Republicans scheduled the Thursday vote as a “moment of truth” for Democrats who have previously expressed support for voter ID laws but oppose the SAVE America Act, which goes beyond an ID requirement and would impose restrictions Democrats claim amount to voter suppression.

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