"House Republicans Scramble to Salvage Voter ID Bill Amid Conservative Resistance In a desperate bid to revive the stalled Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, House Speaker Mike Johnson has announced plans to attach the contentious voter ID bill to the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA), a massive annual spending bill that sets defense policy and authorizes funding for the military. The move comes as hard-line conservatives have brought the House to a grinding halt, vowing to block any procedural rules that could allow the voter ID bill to pass. The NDAA, which typically enjoys broad bipartisan support, is seen as a potential lifeline for the embattled bill, but its inclusion could also spark a showdown between lawmakers who prioritize national security and those who are determined to block the voter ID measure. As the House struggles to find a way forward, the fate of the SAVE Act hangs in the balance."
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) announced on Monday that he plans to use an unusual maneuver to merge the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) after conservatives ground the House to a halt over the voter ID bill. Hard-line conservatives have said they would oppose any procedural rules...
