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Trump pushes GOP on 'SAVE Act' voting bill, demanding an end to most mail voting
President Donald Trump says he won't sign any other legislation into law until Congress passes a strict proof-of-citizenship voting bill.
Mar. 10, 2026 at 9:07pm
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President Donald Trump is pushing the Republican Party to pass the 'SAVE Act', a bill that would require voters to show proof of citizenship when registering and photo ID when casting ballots. Trump is also demanding an end to most mail-in voting, with exceptions for certain groups. The bill has faced criticism from voting rights groups who say it could disenfranchise millions of Americans who lack ready access to documents like birth certificates or passports.
Why it matters
Trump's push for the SAVE Act is part of his ongoing efforts to impose stricter voting rules, which he claims are necessary to prevent fraud, despite a lack of evidence. Critics argue the new requirements could create logistical hurdles and reduce voter participation, especially among marginalized groups. The debate over the bill also highlights the partisan divide over election policies ahead of the 2024 midterm elections.
The details
The SAVE Act would require voters to show proof of citizenship, such as a passport or birth certificate, when registering to vote. It would also mandate that voters present a photo ID when casting ballots. The bill would ban most mail-in voting, with exceptions for those who are disabled, in the military, or in other special circumstances. Trump is also pushing to add provisions related to transgender rights, including banning those born as men from playing in women's sports and blocking sex reassignment surgeries for some minors.
- Trump made the demands during a retreat with House Republicans at his golf club in Florida on March 10, 2026.
The players
Donald Trump
The former president who is pushing the Republican Party to pass the SAVE Act voting bill.
Chuck Schumer
The Senate Democratic leader who criticized Trump's demands as those of a "thug" and "bully".
Mike Johnson
The House Republican who appeared on stage with Trump and applauded the SAVE Act bill.
John Thune
The Senate Majority Leader who has expressed skepticism about using the "talking filibuster" to pass the voting bill, saying it's not as easy as it seems.
What they’re saying
“I'm not going to sign anything until this is approved. It'll guarantee the midterms. If you don't get it, big trouble.”
— Donald Trump
“This is what he does – he's a thug, he's a bully.”
— Chuck Schumer, Senate Democratic leader
“We can't find a piece of legislation in history that's been passed that way.”
— John Thune, Senate Majority Leader
What’s next
Republican senators plan to discuss how to move forward on the SAVE Act at their private meetings this week, but there is no consensus yet on how to proceed.
The takeaway
Trump's push for the SAVE Act voting bill highlights the ongoing partisan debate over election policies and the potential for new voting restrictions to impact voter participation, especially among marginalized groups. The bill's fate will be closely watched as a bellwether for the 2024 midterm elections.
