You Vote: With the House having passed the SAVE America Act, requiring ID to vote, what now?

The legislation will now head to the Senate for passage before it can be signed by President Donald Trump.

Published: February 11, 2026 8:23pm

The House of Representatives on Wednesday night passed the new Republican-led Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which requires individuals to present proof of citizenship to register to vote and requires voters to show ID when voting.

The House passed the legislation, which combined two bills, in a 218-213 vote.

“It’s just common sense," House Speaker Mike Johnson told reporters of the legislation. "Americans need an ID to drive, to open a bank account, to buy cold medicine, to file government assistance. So why would voting be any different than that?”

The legislation will now head to the Senate for passage before it can be signed by President Donald Trump.

You Vote: With the House having passed the SAVE America Act, requiring ID to vote, what now?

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