Source: Fox News
Summary
Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer warned that if House Republicans add voter ID legislation to the funding deal, it would be “dead on arrival” in the Senate. House Republicans want to include the SAVE America Act, which requires photo identification for voting and proof of citizenship for voter registration. Schumer argued that the legislation is “reminiscent of Jim Crow-era laws” and would suppress voters. Rep. Anna Paulina Luna countered that Schumer’s accusation is racist. The bill would need at least 60 votes in the Senate to pass, which is unlikely given Senate Democrats’ opposition.
Our Reading
Once again, the discussion returns to a familiar question.
House Republicans demand voter ID legislation, Schumer calls it a “poison pill.” Rep. Anna Paulina Luna says Schumer’s accusation is racist. The bill would require photo identification and proof of citizenship. Schumer warns it would be “dead on arrival” in the Senate. The back-and-forth continues, with each side dug in. The ritual of partisan disagreement plays out, with familiar lines and predictable outcomes.
Author: Evan Null
