Democrats’ Main Talking Point on the SAVE America Act Just Got Annihilated by Senator Mike Lee [WATCH]

Sen. Mike Lee of Utah defended the SAVE America Act during a Senate exchange with Sen. Dick Durbin of Illinois, arguing that the legislation includes safeguards designed to ensure that American citizens can still vote even if they cannot immediately produce certain forms of documentation.

The debate centered on identification requirements contained in the proposed legislation and whether those requirements could create barriers for voters who lack specific documents.

Durbin raised concerns about the types of identification the bill requires during the voter registration process.

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“All of us should be aware of the fact of what is required by this act,” Durbin said.

“When it comes to registering to vote, you have to present identification correct, but your driver, driver’s license, which most people use in the course of business every single day, is not acceptable.”

Durbin noted that the bill lists certain documents that may be used to establish eligibility, including a passport.

“What is acceptable is a passport,” Durbin said.

“50% of Americans do not have a passport.”

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Durbin added that obtaining one could involve both time and cost for some voters.

“Those who want to obtain it so they can vote will pay $186 and wait three or four weeks for that to happen.”

Durbin also pointed to complications involving birth certificates and name changes.

“Secondly, you can use a birth certificate, but then any person who has changed their name as a result of a marriage or a hyphenated relationship has to find not only their birth certificate, but some correction of it to prove that they’re eligible to register to vote.”

Lee responded by saying the legislation includes provisions designed to address those concerns.

“I’m happy to report to my my my dear friend, colleague, Senator Durbin from Illinois, you’re in luck,” Lee said.

“We’ve taken care of that.”

Lee explained that the bill allows alternative verification procedures for individuals who cannot locate their documents.

“When you read the bill, what you’ll discover is that we’ve made special accommodation for those who don’t have documentation, for those who can’t find their birth certificate, maybe their house burned down, maybe their dog ate it, whatever it is.”

Lee said the legislation allows voters to provide a sworn statement establishing the key facts related to their citizenship if documents are unavailable.

“When all else fails, if you don’t have documentation establishing the information on your birth certificate or what would be in a passport or otherwise, the bill contains a provision requiring each state to allow an alternative mechanism by which someone can by attestation, issue a sworn statement establishing the critical facts underlying their citizenship.”

Under the proposal, Lee said states would then verify the information using existing records.

“It then puts the onus on the state to follow up on that and to determine the authenticity of it,” Lee said.

“States have access to their own records. States have reciprocity with other states and are able to achieve verification of that.”

Lee argued that the bill’s design ensures voters would not be excluded because of missing paperwork.

“So we’ve taken care of that problem,” Lee said.

“And so I’m sure you’ll be elated to hear that and we look forward to having your affirmative vote when we vote on the SAVE AMERICA Act.”

Lee emphasized that the legislation was crafted with the goal of protecting both election integrity and voter access.

“We took great pains to go out of our way to make sure that no American, no American would be left in the dark. This will not cost them a dime, and no one will be excluded if they can’t find their documentation.”

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The SAVE America Act has become part of a broader debate in Congress about election security, identification requirements, and the procedures used by states to verify voter eligibility.

Supporters of the measure say it strengthens safeguards ensuring that only citizens participate in federal elections, while critics have raised concerns about how documentation requirements could affect voter registration processes.

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