Republican congressional majority; opposed by Sens. Warner, Kaine, and Democratic caucus; Brennan Center, Voting Rights Lab, Campaign Legal Center in opposition
Brennan Center research: 21 million eligible voters lack ready access to a passport or birth certificate. Only 21% of Americans with household incomes under $50K possess a passport vs. 64% of those earning over $100K. No evidence of significant noncitizen voting cited in supporting documentation. Senate needs 60 votes; Republicans hold 53. Murkowski (R-AK) voted against proceeding.
White House describes bill as "most popular election reform in decades"; Brennan Center and Center for American Progress call it "most restrictive voting bill ever." Coverage is bipartisan but frames differ sharply.