Senate Majority Leader John Thune is determined to bring a voter ID bill to the Senate floor for a vote, challenging Senate Democrats to respond ahead of the midterm elections.
Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has confirmed that he will push forward with a vote on voter ID legislation known as the Safeguarding American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, which has the support of 50 Senate Republicans. Thune believes that bringing this bill to the floor will put pressure on Senate Democrats, particularly as the nation approaches the midterm elections. Although the likelihood of the bill passing through the Senate and reaching President Trump's desk remains slim, Thune is focused on making a statement and drawing attention to the positions of his Democratic colleagues on this contentious issue.
Thune's commitment to holding a vote came amidst efforts by Senate Democrats, led by Minority Leader Chuck Schumer, who have vowed to oppose the voter ID initiative vehemently. Schumer's remarks indicated a readiness to
