Nevada Reps Horsford and Lee Vote Against SAVE Act

The bill would add new voter ID requirements and citizenship verification, drawing criticism from Democrats.

Published on Feb. 12, 2026

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U.S. Democratic Representatives Susie Lee and Steven Horsford, who represent Nevada, both voted against the SAVE Act in the House of Representatives. The bill would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and mandate that voters produce a state-issued photo ID, such as a driver's license, in order to cast a ballot. The legislation has passed the House and now heads to the Senate.

Why it matters

The SAVE Act is part of a broader debate around voting rights and election integrity. Democrats argue the new requirements would create substantial burdens, particularly for rural and disadvantaged voters, while Republicans contend the measures are necessary to ensure the security of elections.

The details

The SAVE Act would require voters to produce a passport or birth certificate when registering to vote, effectively eliminating online, mail, and DMV-based registration methods. It would also mandate that states submit voter rolls to the Department of Homeland Security for citizenship verification.

  • The SAVE Act passed through the House on February 12, 2026.
  • The bill now heads to the Senate for consideration.

The players

Susie Lee

U.S. Representative for Nevada's 3rd congressional district and a member of the Democratic Party.

Steven Horsford

U.S. Representative for Nevada's 4th congressional district and a member of the Democratic Party.

Mark Amodei

U.S. Representative for Nevada's 2nd congressional district.

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What they’re saying

“The bill would require voters to produce a passport or birth certificate, and effectively eliminate online voter registration, registration by mail, and DMV based registration by requiring applicants to produce citizenship documents in person when registering to vote.”

— Steven Horsford, U.S. Representative (KOLO 8 News Now)

“I support requiring ID to vote, but this bill is a trick to make it harder to vote. Anyone who changes their address or party will be required to produce a birth certificate or a passport in person.”

— Susie Lee, U.S. Representative (KOLO 8 News Now)

What’s next

The SAVE Act will now be considered by the U.S. Senate, where its fate remains uncertain.

The takeaway

The SAVE Act has become the latest flashpoint in the ongoing debate over voting rights and election integrity, with Democrats arguing the new requirements would disenfranchise voters and Republicans contending they are necessary to protect the integrity of the electoral process.