Imagine refusing to show your ID at the airport because, technically, you’ve already promised you’re not a threat. Sounds absurd, right? Yet, this is the logic 198 House Democrats employed when they voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act.

Opposing the SAVE Act certainly raises questions about the priorities of House Democrats. Ensuring that only eligible citizens vote in our elections is common sense and a necessary step toward restoring public confidence in our democracy.