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WASHINGTON, D.C.—Senator Ashley Moody is working to secure elections with the SAVE America Act. Today on the Senate floor, Senator Moody urged her colleagues to pass the legislation that would make the commonsense reform of requiring an ID to vote. The vast majority of Americans support the idea—according to Pew Research Center, 83% of adults—including 76% of Black Americans and 82% of Hispanic Americans—are in favor of voter ID.
Excerpts from Senator Moody’s floor speech:
“I rise today to, in fact, speak on behalf of American citizens and in support of the rule of law. And I rise to say that we have to pass, without delay, the Save America Act. This would require ID to vote. This is something where the vast majority of Americans agree—Democrats, independents, and Republicans, the vast majority agree that this should become law. According to the Pew Research Center, that’s about 83% of Americans that are in support of ID to vote…”
My Democratic colleagues continue to block this reform, and they place partisan politics above the clear will of the American people. The United States of America, which will celebrate its 250th anniversary this year. Indeed, this great American experiment hinges on the sanctity and integrity of our elections.”
We must protect this institution and safeguard our democracy by ensuring that only Americans are allowed to participate in American elections. This just makes sense. If you need a valid ID to drive, to buy alcohol, or to check into a hotel, why would you not need an ID to vote?…”
Retaining election integrity should not be a partisan issue. It is foundational to our self-government…We must preserve our elections to preserve our republic. And that is why it is so important that we pass the Save America Act.”
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