The Democrats are doing themselves no favors. They continue to sink into oblivion.
And now Democrat Party extremism has reached a new height with this insane stunt in Washington, D.C.
Democrats’ Radical Resistance to SAVE Act Exposes Their Election Integrity Blind Spot
The vast majority of House Democrats voted against the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act on Thursday, revealing their troubling reluctance to protect the sanctity of American elections. The bill, which passed 220 to 208 with overwhelming Republican support, aims to ensure only U.S. citizens vote in federal elections—a principle most Americans consider non-negotiable. Yet, only four Democrats dared to break ranks, leaving the Trump administration and its GOP allies to carry the torch for election integrity.
The SAVE Act, formally H.R. 22, mandates that states require proof of citizenship before registering voters for federal elections and compels officials to purge non-citizens from existing rolls. With 216 Republicans backing the measure, it’s clear the GOP sees this as a critical step toward safeguarding democracy. The Trump administration, long a champion of fair elections, has thrown its full weight behind the bill, recognizing its importance in restoring public trust in the voting process.
Only four Democrats—Reps. Henry Cuellar of Texas, Jared Golden of Maine, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez of Washington, and Ed Case of Hawaii—chose to support the SAVE Act, a paltry show of bipartisanship that exposes the radical undercurrent within their party. The overwhelming Democratic opposition suggests a willingness to tolerate vulnerabilities in the electoral system, a stance that aligns with the far-left’s push to erode traditional voting protections.
“The SAVE Act is a crucial step to ensure only American citizens vote in American elections — without exception,” GOP Rep. Ronny Jackson told the Daily Caller News Foundation. “I’m proud to stand with President Trump and my Republican colleagues to defend the integrity of our elections and put Americans first.” Jackson’s words resonate with millions who see the bill as a bulwark against fraud, yet Democrats’ near-unanimous rejection reveals their disconnect from mainstream American values.
“The Left will make every excuse to continue rigging elections, but we’re taking our country back — one commonsense policy at a time,” Jackson added. His sharp critique points to a growing concern: Democrats’ refusal to back the SAVE Act isn’t just a policy disagreement—it’s a deliberate choice to prioritize radical ideology over the security of the ballot box.
In the lead-up to the vote, Democrats trotted out flimsy arguments, claiming the bill would disenfranchise voters, particularly married women whose surnames differ from their birth certificates. These claims were swiftly dismantled by Republicans, who pointed to explicit provisions addressing such cases. “Folks, read the bill, page 14,” Florida GOP Rep. Kat Cammack said during a House debate. “If you are registering to vote, there is a process by which the states establish. If you are already registered to vote, you are fine.” Cammack’s clarity exposed the Democrats’ objections as little more than fearmongering.
“Read the bill. Stop insulting women,” Cammack continued, calling out the left’s tactic of manufacturing outrage to obscure their weak stance. The Democrats’ refusal to engage with the bill’s merits suggests a deeper agenda—one that seems comfortable with loopholes allowing non-citizens to slip onto voter rolls. This radical posture stands in stark contrast to the Trump administration’s commitment to ensuring every vote is legitimate.
Sponsored by Texas GOP Rep. Chip Roy, the SAVE Act is a straightforward solution to a pressing problem. It requires states to verify citizenship using documents like those compliant with the REAL ID Act of 2005 and bars processing voter registrations without such proof. Roy’s earlier attempt to pass the bill faltered in a Democrat-controlled Senate, but with Republicans now holding both chambers, the legislation has a clear path to President Trump’s desk—a prospect that has Democrats scrambling to justify their opposition.
The American public overwhelmingly supports citizenship verification for voting, yet Democrats’ radical resistance persists. Recent incidents underscore the urgency of the SAVE Act: a Chinese national allegedly voted in Michigan’s 2024 election, while illegal migrants Angelica Maria Francisco and Carlos Abreu, from Guatemala and the Dominican Republic respectively, pleaded guilty to voting by impersonating citizens. These aren’t isolated cases—states like Alabama, Virginia, Texas, and Ohio identified up to 17,000 non-citizens on their rolls before 2024, and Arizona’s Maricopa County faced scrutiny for failing to verify 35,000 voters.
Democrats’ radicalism was on full display during the Biden administration, which actively fought state efforts to clean voter rolls. Biden’s Justice Department sued Virginia and Alabama to block their purges of non-citizens, a move that critics argue prioritized political gamesmanship over election security. The Trump administration, by contrast, has made clear its unwavering support for the SAVE Act, with the president himself urging its passage. “If Republicans don’t get the SAVE Act, and every ounce of it, they should not agree to a Continuing Resolution in any way, shape, or form,” Trump posted on Truth Social in September. “Only American Citizens should be voting in our Most Important Election in History, or any Election!”
The Democrats’ radical stance isn’t limited to federal elections. In New York, their allies on the liberal-dominated City Council passed a law allowing 800,000 lawful permanent residents to vote in local elections—a measure struck down by the state’s Court of Appeals in March. This push to expand voting to non-citizens reveals the left’s broader aim to dilute the value of American citizenship, a goal the SAVE Act directly counters. Democrats’ meager support for the bill only reinforces suspicions about their true intentions.
As the SAVE Act heads to the Senate, GOP Sen. Mike Lee, the bill’s sponsor, is poised to lead the charge. “Public trust in the integrity of our elections is absolutely essential for the legitimacy of our democratic institutions,” Lee said in January. “A vast majority of our countrymen agree: only American citizens should be able to register and vote in American elections.” Lee’s resolve, backed by the Trump administration, stands in sharp contrast to the Democrats’ radical obstructionism.
“The SAVE Act gives states the ability to prevent illegal voter registration and protect the ballot box from foreign election interference,” Lee added. His words underscore the bill’s importance in an era of growing threats to electoral integrity. With Republicans controlling the Senate, the SAVE Act is well-positioned to become law, despite Democrats’ attempts to derail it with their radical agenda.
The Democrats’ near-total rejection of the SAVE Act is a clarion call to Americans who value fair elections. By refusing to support a bill that protects the vote, they’ve exposed their radical priorities, placing ideology above the will of the people. The Trump administration, alongside its GOP allies, remains steadfast in its mission to secure the ballot box, ensuring that only American citizens shape the nation’s future. As the SAVE Act moves forward, it stands as a testament to the power of principled leadership in the face of radical opposition.
The Federalist Wire will update you as this bill moves on to the U.S. Senate.
