Senate votes to begin marathon debate on SAVE America Act

The Senate voted Tuesday to begin debate on the SAVE America Act, which would require documented proof of citizenship to register to vote and a photo ID to cast a ballot. President Trump has designated the measure his top legislative priority, signaling its importance to his administration. The 51-48 vote along party lines indicates tight margins that will likely shape the contentious floor debate ahead. The bill addresses voter eligibility verification, an issue central to Republican electoral strategy, though Democrats have opposed it as a barrier to voting access. The debate marks one of the first major legislative battles of Trump's second term.