On Wednesday evening, the US House of Representatives voted to once again pass the SAVE America Act, the critical legislation that requires proof of citizenship and voter ID to vote in federal elections. The final vote was 218-213, with only one brave Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-TX), crossing the aisle to vote in favor of protecting our elections.
But the real battle is in the Senate, and the momentum is shifting fast.
Just days ago, Senate Majority Leader John Thune (R-SD) tried to dump cold water on the bill, reportedly dismissing the effort by claiming, “There aren’t anywhere close to the votes.” Thune, who initially hadn’t even signed on as a co-sponsor, seemed ready to let the Democrats block this common-sense legislation without a fight.
Rep. Anna Paulina Luna (R-FL) wasn’t having it. She blasted Thune on Wednesday, slamming him for riding President Trump’s coattails while ignoring the will of the American people.