Democrats in Congress warn SAVE Act would make voting harder for millions
Democrats in Congress warn SAVE Act would make voting harder for millions
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SAVE Act
Policy Area: Government Operations and Politics
Sponsor: Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX)
Latest Action (2024-07-23): Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439.
Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE ActThis bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.Further, the bill (1) prohibits states from registering an individual to vote in a federal election unless, at the time the individual applies to register to vote, the individual provides documentary proof of U.S. citizenship; and (2) requires states to establish an alternative process under which an applicant may submit other evidence to demonstrate U.S. citizenship.Each state must take affirmative steps on an ongoing basis to ensure that only U.S. citizens are registered to vote, which shall include establishing a program to identify individuals who are not U.S. citizens using information supplied by specified sources.Additionally, the bill requires states to remove noncitizens from their official lists of eligible voters.The bill allows for a private right of action against an election official who registers an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.The bill establishes criminal penalties for certain offenses, including registering an applicant to vote in a federal election who fails to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship.The Elec
Subjects: Citizenship and naturalization, Civil actions and liability, Criminal procedure and sentencing, Election Assistance Commission, Elections, voting, political campaign regulation, Government information and archives, Immigration status and procedures, Licensing and registrations
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How members voted on HR8281. 738 total positions across all roll calls for this bill.
| Member | Date | Question | Vote | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Robert B. Aderholt (R-Alabama) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Jake Auchincloss (D-Massachusetts) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Mark E. Amodei (R-Nevada) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Alma S. Adams (D-North Carolina) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Pete Aguilar (D-California) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Rick W. Allen (R-Georgia) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Jodey C. Arrington (R-Texas) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Mark Alford (R-Missouri) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Gabe Amo (D-Rhode Island) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Sanford D. Bishop (D-Georgia) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Cliff Bentz (R-Oregon) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Stephanie I. Bice (R-Oklahoma) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Lauren Boebert (R-Colorado) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Gus M. Bilirakis (R-Florida) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Vern Buchanan (R-Florida) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Suzanne Bonamici (D-Oregon) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Joyce Beatty (D-Ohio) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Andy Barr (R-Kentucky) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Julia Brownley (D-California) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Ami Bera (D-California) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Brian Babin (R-Texas) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Donald S. Beyer (D-Virginia) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Mike Bost (R-Illinois) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Brendan F. Boyle (D-Pennsylvania) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Don Bacon (R-Nebraska) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Jim Banks (R-Indiana) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Nanette Diaz Barragán (D-California) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Jack Bergman (R-Michigan) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Andy Biggs (R-Arizona) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Lisa Blunt Rochester (D-Delaware) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Troy Balderson (R-Ohio) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| James R. Baird (R-Indiana) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Tim Burchett (R-Tennessee) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Shontel M. Brown (D-Ohio) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Aaron Bean (R-Florida) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Nikki Budzinski (D-Illinois) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Eric Burlison (R-Missouri) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Josh Brecheen (R-Oklahoma) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Becca Balint (D-Vermont) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Ken Calvert (R-California) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| James E. Clyburn (D-South Carolina) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Kat Cammack (R-Florida) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| John R. Carter (R-Texas) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Tom Cole (R-Oklahoma) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Ed Case (D-Hawaii) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Jim Costa (D-California) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Emanuel Cleaver (D-Missouri) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Henry Cuellar (D-Texas) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Yea | Passed |
| Kathy Castor (D-Florida) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
| Yvette D. Clarke (D-New York) | 2024-07-10 | Recorded Vote | Nay | Passed |
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Democrats in Congress warn SAVE Act would make voting harder for millions
HR8281 is the SAVE Act, introduced in the House of the 119th U.S. Congress by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX). Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act or the SAVE ActThis bill requires individuals to provide documentary proof of U.S. citizenship in order to register to vote in federal elections.Specifically, the bill prohibits states from accepting and processing an application to register to vote in a federal election unless the applicant presents documentary proof of U.S.
HR8281 was sponsored by Rep. Roy, Chip [R-TX-21] (R-TX). Cosponsors and roll-call positions are listed on this page.
As of 2024-07-23, HR8281 Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 439..
HR8281 has had 2 roll-call votes on record. The most recent: 2024-07-10 — Yea-and-Nay (Failed).
HR8281 is categorized under "Government Operations and Politics." Browse other bills in this area at /topic-government-operations-and-politics/.
Each member’s vote is shown on this page, with party affiliation, state, and the official vote question. Click any member to see their full voting record.