US Senate prepares to take up debate on restrictive voting bill
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The US Senate is preparing to debate the Save America Act, a restrictive voting bill requiring proof of US citizenship for new voters. The bill, already passed by the House, faces significant hurdles in the Senate due to the filibuster rule, requiring 60 votes to pass. Republicans aim to highlight concerns about election security and force Democrats to take a public stance. Democrats are uniformly opposed, arguing it would disenfranchise millions. The bill mandates proof of citizenship for voter registration and approved identification at polling places. Former President Trump is strongly advocating for the bill's passage, even threatening to veto other legislation if it's not approved, and is pushing for amendments including bans on mail-in ballots and transgender-related issues.
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