Senate Republicans (bill sponsors); Democrats in opposition; Sen. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) dissenting within GOP
Would require documentary proof of citizenship (passport, military ID, enhanced REAL ID, or birth certificate + photo ID) to register for federal elections. Florida's Governor DeSantis signed a state-level version (Florida SAVE Act) into law. Senate version requires 60 votes; GOP holds 53 seats; no Democratic votes reported; Murkowski voted against proceeding.
White House and Republican proponents frame this as "most popular election reform in decades." Critics note Brennan Center research shows 21 million eligible citizens lack ready access to required documents (passport or birth certificate). Both sides have primary documentation available.