Senate Votes on Save America Act

The SAVE America Act has become one of the Republican Party’s top election-related priorities heading into the 2026 midterm elections.

Murkowski, McConnell, and Tillis continued to oppose the amendment

Republican leaders have repeatedly pointed to citizenship verification as a key election security issue, while opponents argue that existing safeguards already prevent non-citizens from voting and that additional documentation requirements could create barriers for eligible voters.

The vote also intensified debate surrounding the Senate filibuster.

Thursday night’s vote reinforced that reality.