Jacob Ogles
A federal elections law cracking down on voting by undocumented immigrants passed the House this week on a party-line vote.
The House passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act (HR 8281) on a 221-198 vote.
“American elections are for American citizens only,” said U.S. Rep. Laurel Lee, a Thonotosassa Republican.
“We all know that President (Joe) Biden’s Border Crisis poses a clear threat to our elections system, as millions of illegal aliens have poured into our country at record levels. This bill advances much-needed reforms to current voting registration requirements that will allow each state to ensure only American citizens are casting ballots.”
Lee served as Secretary of State under Gov. Ron DeSantis, overseeing the state’s election system through the 2020 Presidential Election. She said the legislation was an important step toward lifting trust in U.S. elections.
“This is a huge step to ensuring U.S. elections are safe, secure, and fair — and I am committed to continuing the fight towards establishing elections all Americans can have confidence in,” she said.
Democrats criticized the bill as a partisan action, saying it’s already against the law for noncitizens to vote in federal elections. No Florida Democrats supported the bill. Most voted against it, with U.S. Rep. Jared Moskowitz, a Parkland Democrat, absent for the vote.
But several Republicans spotlighted Democrats’ opposition with press releases praising the SAVE Act.
“Requiring proof of citizenship when registering to vote shouldn’t be an option, it should be a requirement for anyone who casts a ballot,” said U.S. Rep. Neal Dunn, a Panama City Republican.
“It is unbelievable that some refuse to prioritize election integrity. I’m proud to be a co-sponsor of the SAVE Act and keep my promise to preserve the sanctity of our ballot box and prevent non-citizens from voting. I’m pleased that the SAVE Act has passed the House and hope the Senate will take up this legislation without delay.”
U.S. Rep. Daniel Webster, a Clermont Republican, said it was important to require all states to demand proof of citizenship before registering voters.
“It’s simple, only American citizens should have a voice in American elections,” Webster said. “Shocking, but not surprising, House Democrats and President Biden opposed safeguarding the integrity of our elections. Meanwhile, House Republicans were united in protecting the votes of American citizens and standing with the vast majority of Americans who agree that ID verification should be required when voting.”
12 comments
Earl's Long Suffering But Heavily Medicated Wife
July 12, 2024 at 6:50 pm
Oh good. Republicans made illegal illegal voting illegal, so now it’s like DOUBLE illegal.
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ScienceBLVR
July 12, 2024 at 6:57 pm
Another “non-existent” problem our GOP, do nothing important legislators, are “solving”. Having worked several decades in a public school, I can assure you the last thing the non-citizen wants to do is put their name on any form. Appearing to vote, calls attention to who they are, and casts a light on illegal status. It just doesn’t happen. Besides, even thinking about voting isn’t even on their radar, what with the 14-16 hour days cutting grass, picking crops, scrubbing hotel toilets.. How bout you good old girls and boys deal with something that makes life better for Floridians. Come on, I know you can do it. Property insurance rates, housing costs, securing our beaches by addressing effects of climate change on our peninsula.
Michael K
July 12, 2024 at 7:24 pm
Well said.
The whole point is voter intimidation – to keep “certain people” away from the polls. And to raise suspicion about peope who “look different.” Same as the so-called “election integrity police” that harassed mostly all Black voters and carted them off to jail with videos that went viral.
Not Woke
July 13, 2024 at 8:00 am
So full of crap. You are aware that this country elected a two term black man as President and the population of blacks is only nearly 15%. Your Al Sharpton, Jessie Jackson argument is outdated. Find some new material.
PeterH
July 12, 2024 at 6:59 pm
These type of laws are being implemented nation wide. Since MAGA republicans in general don’t have two nickels to rub together ….. and therefore haven’t the slightest idea of a passport ownership …….it will be fun watching them try to return to their place of birth to pay for and secure a stamped copy of their birth certificate for proof of voter eligibility.
John Houman
July 12, 2024 at 8:14 pm
Who is eligible to Vote in Florida?
You must:
1. Be a citizen of the United States of America,
2. Be a legal resident of Florida.
3. Be a legal resident of the county in which you seek to be registered.
4. Be at least 16 years old to preregister or at least 18 years old to register and vote.
5. Not be a person who has been adjudicated mentally incapacitated with respect to voting in Florida or any other state without having the right to vote restored.
6. Not be a person convicted of a felony without having your right to vote restored.
Not Woke
July 12, 2024 at 10:08 pm
The bottom line here is that the Demos are against voter ID. I think it is fair to say we know why. The common reason I read is that it is somehow discriminatory. Hog wash!
So can I cry discrimination when I must present an ID to enter my workplace, travel on an airplane or cruise ship? Apply for a
consumer loan? Get pulled over by the police?. When I leave and enter my country and travel abroad? No ID, no vote.
Paul Passarelli
July 13, 2024 at 12:49 am
And again, the Democrats get it wrong. It’s not about intimidating Illegal Aliens, it’s about prosecuting the Democratic Operatives that register them!
Q: What’s the difference between an Illegal Alien, and a Democrat?
A: Illegal Aliens are just enemies, Democrats are enemies & traitors.
Tjb
July 17, 2024 at 9:04 am
Paul is vomiting hate and misinformation again. Will you please move back to Connecticut.
Paul Passarelli
July 17, 2024 at 5:27 pm
Well, you got part of that right. I’m vomiting bile, but it’s from disgust with Democrats.
I don’t hate illegals. I don’t condone them, nor will I accept that their violating US law and turn a blind eye. I *understand* that they are looking for a better life, but there is a lawful process in place for them to attain the brass ring.
I’ll admit that I do in fact hate Democrat leadership for their arrogance & stupidity. I also hate Democrat Useful Idiots for the same reasons. Not only are they traitors to the rest of America, they expect less involved Americans to pay for their arrogance, hubris and flawed conclusions. Again, if they were only demonstrating their ignorance, I could potentially forgive them, and I would not hate them for that.
But hatred is really the wrong word. To hate someone implies that I would persecute them just for existing. That is decidedly false. Hate is also something that is applied to people that have done *NOTHING* to deserve it. That too is completely untrue. The better description is contempt & disgust. And these attitudes only arise in response to their initial actions.
The problem is that so many Democrats double down on that ignorance and defend it. Because of their actions, THAT is why I call then stupid. That is why they earn the contempt & disgust. And the fact that they are OK giving aid & comfort to ILLEGAL ALIENS is what makes them TRAITORS.
And finally, if you and your associates remain true to form, this will note will receive a few one or two line vulgar responses.
Ocean Joe
July 13, 2024 at 5:00 pm
In other words, Republicans are still passing laws to honor Trump’s big lie that he won the election.
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