The Save America Act — FINALLY on the Floor of the Senate

The 47 Morning Update with Ben Ferguson · Mar 18, 2026 · 36m · transcript

1. Purpose of the SAVE America Act

Requires proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote.

Requires photo identification to cast a ballot.

Common-sense legislation aimed at protecting election integrity rather than restricting voting access.

2. Legislative Status

The Senate voted 51–47 to bring the bill to the floor.

All Republicans supported the motion except Lisa Murkowski, with one Republican absent.

Democrats are uniformly opposed.

The bill likely will not pass without 60 votes unless Republicans force a prolonged “talking filibuster.”

3. Argument for Voter ID

There is…