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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Alex Woodward

Four Democrats join Republicans to pass SAVE Act bill that requires proof of citizenship to vote

The House of Representatives passed a measure that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote, an effort to put into law one of Donald Trump’s executive orders targeting elections.

The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, passed by a vote of 220-208, with four Democratic members joining all Republicans present on Thursday.

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