DeSantis says SAVE Act unlikely to pass Senate recess

Florida Governor Ron DeSantis has publicly declared that the chances of the U.S. Senate passing a major federal election bill before its August recess are "basically zero," casting significant doubt on a top legislative priority of President Donald Trump. DeSantis made the statement on July 28, responding to a user on the social media platform X, and reiterated his skepticism the following day.

The legislation, known as the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, would require documentary proof of U.S. citizenship to register to vote and mandate photo identification to cast a ballot in federal elections. It has passed the Republican-controlled House but faces unanimous Democratic opposition in the Senate, where it remains well short of the 60 votes needed to overcome a filibuster. Republicans hold a narrow 53-47 majority.

DeSantis, who signed a similar state-level measure into law in Florida earlier this year, said he supports the federal bill but sees no path forward in the current Senate. His assessment adds to growing frustration among some conservatives as Trump intensifies pressure on Senate Majority Leader John Thune to cancel the chamber's scheduled...