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Dave McCormick: “The Save America act also requires voters to show a…”

Featuring: Dave McCormick, Republican | U.S. Senate, Pennsylvania

Dave McCormick Touts Legislation To Require Proof-Of-Citizenship When Registering To Vote

Published February 12, 2026 | Video Starts at 05:28

And for that reason, it's now incumbent on Congress to. To close the loophole, we must secure the fundamental principle that voting is a right reserved only for American citizens. The Save America act also requires voters to show a government ID when casting a ballot. Now, I've heard some claim this is too high a barrier. Let's be serious. We ask Americans to show an id, to buy a beer, to board a plane, to donate blood, to apply for benefits, to even get married. (05:28–05:35)

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