The 13 Democrats Who Backed Voter ID at Elections
Summary
Thirteen House Democrats joined Republicans to pass a law that adds voter identification rules for federal elections. The new law was combined with a bill aimed at stopping insider trading, creating a mix of election rules and ethics reforms.Key Facts
- The House vote on July 22 was 232 in favor and 198 against the combined bill.
- The bill paired voter ID requirements with a ban on insider trading by members of Congress.
- Thirteen Democrats voted yes on the bill, joining the Republican majority.
- The SAVE America Act, supported by President Trump, aims to change election laws, including requiring proof of citizenship for voter registration.
- Some Democrats who voted yes represent districts where elections are closely contested.
- Critics say attaching election rules to stock-trading reform is a political tactic.
- Previous versions of the SAVE Act had less Democratic support.
- The new law requires voters to show certain documents like passports or birth certificates to prove they are U.S. citizens.
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