Senator Britt: Voter ID Bill Next Week

0:00From Birmingham, this is your March 12th update. US Senator Katie Britt from Alabama says she is fully committed to passing the SAV America Act next week. The bill would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and photo identification at the ballot box. She made this push during a recent Fox News interview. Britt stressed that free and fair elections build trust in democracy. She is prepared to use a talking filibuster for as long as needed to get the measure through the Senate. Americans use identification every day for things like boarding planes, picking up event tickets, or even getting paid. Britt pointed out examples from Democrats themselves like requiring ID for a snow shoveling program in New York, or entry to a campaign event in Georgia. Polls show over 70% of Democrats support voter identification laws to protect votes. Yet some party leaders worry it could remove ineligible people from roles, including non-citizens. Senator Tommy Tuberville also backs the effort with a potential days-long filibuster.

1:04Britt vows to do whatever it takes to secure the nation's elections for citizens only. This story is made possible by our sponsor, your pillow, your podcast, your moment made for listening in bed, S-O-L-I-S-O-L-Pillow.com.