GOP lawmaker upset that only 5 House Dems support bill for citizenship requirement to vote
Republican Congresswoman Claudia Tenney of New York is celebrating the recent House passage of the SAVE Act, a bill she co-sponsored that aims to curb illegal immigrant voting in U.S. elections. This crucial legislation, which only garnered support from five Democrats, including Reps. Henry Cuellar, Vicente Gonzalez, Jared Golden, Don Davis, and Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, has sparked a fierce debate on the integrity of American elections.
The SAVE Act requires voters to provide proof of citizenship through various means such as IDs, passports, government-issued photo IDs indicating U.S. birth, military IDs, valid photo IDs, and documentation confirming citizenship like birth certificates. House Speaker Mike Johnson, a Republican from Louisiana, emphasized the significance of this bill by stating, “Should Americans and Americans alone determine the outcome of American elections? Or should we allow foreigners and illegal aliens to decide who sits in the White House and in the People’s House and in the Senate?”
Despite Republican claims of safeguarding American democracy, Democratic leaders pushed against the bill, arguing that it unfairly burdens numerous citizens. Congresswoman Tenney, a staunch supporter of the SAVE Act, criticized Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, also from New York, for failing to uphold constitutional principles by opposing the legislation.
Furthermore, Heritage Action, an advocacy group supporting election integrity, lauded the bill’s passage and highlighted the importance of holding lawmakers accountable for their stance on preventing voter fraud. The organization’s spokesperson, Walker, condemned Democrats for allegedly condoning illegal alien involvement in elections, contrasting it with conservative aims for secure communities and fair elections.
The divide between the two major political parties on this issue underscores the broader debate surrounding voting rights, election security, and the role of non-citizen individuals in shaping American politics. As the SAVE Act moves forward, it remains to be seen how these contrasting viewpoints will shape the future of U.S. electoral processes.
