Americans show limited support for stalled SAVE America Act
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Updated · POLITICO · May 7
Americans show limited support for stalled SAVE America Act
6 articles · Updated · POLITICO · May 7
A poll of 2,035 US adults found 37% support the bill, 21% oppose it and 42% are unsure or neutral.
While 38% said it would make elections fairer and 32% less fair, the House-passed measure remains stuck after four Republican senators joined Democrats against a key amendment.
The bill would require proof of citizenship and voter-roll reviews, drawing warnings it could disenfranchise eligible voters, as Republican-led states including Arkansas and Kansas pursue similar ballot measures.
Could the financial and bureaucratic cost of proving citizenship become the newest barrier to voting for millions?
How can flawed federal databases be trusted to accurately purge voter rolls without disenfranchising eligible citizens?