House action stalled over SAVE America Act impasse, challenging Mike Johnson

A group of conservative hard-liners have effectively ground most House floor action to a halt until Congress acts on the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE America) Act, delivering a new challenge for Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) as he tries to move the chamber’s legislative agenda forward.

The SAVE America Act, which requires proof of citizenship to register to vote and the presentation of a photo ID to cast a ballot, has passed the House but stalled in the Senate over Democratic opposition.

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