Americano Will the SAVE act pass?
Mar 14, 2026
Roger Kimball, editor and commentator on culture and conservative politics, discusses the SAVE Act and its Senate prospects. He explains filibuster history and why 60 votes matter. He outlines photo ID and mail‑in ballot rules, defends voter‑ID practicality, and links the bill to broader political strategy and electoral stakes.
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SAVE Act Centers On ID And Mail-In Ballot Limits
- The SAVE Act is being pitched as election-integrity legislation focused on voter ID and mail-in ballot restrictions.
- Roger Kimball argues photo ID is the irreducible minimum and mail-in ballots invite fraud, citing 2020 abuses and close state margins like Georgia's 11,000 votes.
Senate Rules Are The Real Barrier To SAVE
- Republicans need to overcome Senate cloture rules to pass SAVE; a talking filibuster could force a simple-majority resolution.
- Kimball explains historical rule changes (1917 cloture, later 60-vote threshold) that now block bills with 53 GOP senators.
Prioritize Photo ID As Negotiating Win
- Press for photo ID as the primary negotiable element because it's the most defensible and easiest to implement nationwide.
- Kimball suggests Trump may ask for more but could settle for ID enforcement as a strategic compromise.