Mike Lee Just Ended the Left’s ‘Voter Suppression’ Sob Story [WATCH]

Sen. Mike Lee addressed criticism of the SAVE AMERICA Act during remarks following a late-night Senate session, disputing claims that the legislation would prevent certain Americans from voting.

Lee said he had spent hours on the Senate floor debating the bill and responding to arguments raised by opponents.

He focused on what he described as repeated claims that the legislation would disenfranchise voters who lack identification documents or cannot afford to obtain them.

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“Okay, I know it’s late. I got a good excuse for being up late. I was on the Senate floor late tonight debating the merits of the SAVE AMERICA Act,” Lee said.

He described the arguments he has heard from critics as widespread, both in the chamber and in public discussion.

“One of the arguments that I’ve seen and heard made over and over again on the Senate floor and on social media and elsewhere, but including on the Senate floor multiple times today, is this absurd argument that goes something like this,” Lee said.

Lee outlined the claims he was responding to, saying opponents argue that voters without certain documents would be unable to participate.

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“If the safe America Act passes, then if you don’t have a passport, you’re not going to be able to vote, or if you can’t find your documents and can’t afford to spend a lot of money getting those documents, you’re not going to be able to vote,” he said.

He continued, “Therefore, it’s going to disenfranchise people who don’t have their documents on hand and don’t have a lot of disposable income to spend on look, all this is a lie.”

Lee pointed to specific language in the House-passed version of the legislation, directing attention to provisions he said address those concerns.

“Go to the House passed bill, the SAVE AMERICA Act, the same bill that we turned to today. Go to page 12, line 22 and the text that follows from that and onto the next page, it makes very clear you don’t have to shell out a dime,” he said.

He emphasized that the bill includes mechanisms for voters who do not have access to documentation.

“You can’t find your documents. You never had them. Your dog ate them, your house burned down, whatever. No problem. We’ve made accommodation for that,” Lee said.

Lee also noted that the bill includes provisions for individuals who have changed their names.

“If you can’t, if you’ve gotten married and you’ve changed your name to where it’s your married last name, we’re taking care of that too,” he said.

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