Speaker Mike Johnson Slams Democrats for Opposing Voter ID Law, Claims Biden Administration Welcomes Illegal Voting
In a landmark decision, the House of Representatives has passed the GOP-led Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, intensifying the national debate over voter identification laws. The bill, designed to enforce stricter voter ID requirements, has ignited responses from both sides of the political aisle.
Key Provisions of the SAFE Act
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- Voter Identification Requirements: The SAVE Act mandates that voters present valid identification before casting their ballots in federal elections. Supporters argue that this measure is crucial for preventing voter fraud and ensuring the integrity of the electoral process.
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- Support for State Election Systems: The legislation includes provisions to support state efforts in implementing voter ID requirements, providing funding and resources to enhance election security measures.
These essential elements are common sense, but common sense has become all to uncommon, especially in an election year.
Political and Public Reaction
Mike Johnson, Speaker of the House, stated after the vote passed the House, calling out 198 Democrats for voting against the bill.
“President Biden has opened our border, allowing millions of illegal aliens to enter,” said Johnson. “Today, 198 Democrats voted against preventing illegal aliens from voting in American elections. Over the past four years, Joe Biden has welcomed millions upon millions of illegals into the country knowing that noncitizens only have to check a box to vote in a federal election.”
Johnson accused the democrats of colluding to turn the massive influx of illegal immigrants into voters in our upcoming November elections.
Intentional Effort to Gain Votes
“We have long known this was the intentional effort to turn them into voters, and now the American people know where every member of Congress stands on this critically important issue,” continued Johnson. “House Republicans believe that only Americans should vote in American elections. House Democrats have now proven they believe illegal aliens should vote in American elections.”
The Office of the President had previously issued a statement in response to the bill, before its passage in the House arguing that the bill won’t do anything to safeguard our elections. “This bill would do nothing to safeguard our elections, but it would make it much harder for all eligible Americans to register to vote and increase the risk that eligible voters are purged from voter rolls. The evidence is clear that the current laws to prevent noncitizen voting are working as intended—it is extraordinarily rare for noncitizens to break the law by voting in Federal elections.”
As the SAVE Act advances to the Senate, laws over voter ID and election integrity are critical to our Republic, with significant implications for future elections and the rule of law in the United States.