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when will the save act be voted on

The SAVE Act Vote Schedule
The House of Representatives has scheduled a vote on the updated SAVE America Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act) for Wednesday, February 12, 2026 —that's today, given the current date of February 12, 2026. A procedural vote is set for early afternoon, with the main floor vote expected later the same day.

Bill Background

Introduced as H.R. 22 in the 119th Congress (2025-2026) by Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX), the SAVE Act aims to require proof of U.S. citizenship—like a passport or birth certificate—for voter registration to prevent non-citizen voting.

It previously passed the House in 2024 and 2025 but stalled in the Senate due to Democratic opposition and the 60-vote filibuster threshold.

President Trump, now reelected and in office since January 2025, is backing this push, urging GOP unity amid ongoing election security debates.

What Happens Next?

  • House Outlook : Strong Republican support suggests passage, building on prior votes (e.g., 221-198 in 2024).
  • Senate Hurdles : Needs 60 votes; Democrats plan to block it, and at least one GOP senator (Lisa Murkowski, R-AK) opposes.
  • Timeline Risks : If passed today, it heads to the Senate immediately, but filibuster talks could delay or derail it for weeks.

Stage| Status| Expected Action 15
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House Procedural Vote| Scheduled| Early Wed. afternoon, Feb 12
House Final Vote| Pending| Later Wed., Feb 12
Senate Consideration| Unknown| Post-House; faces filibuster

TL;DR : House votes today (Feb 12, 2026) —procedural early afternoon, full vote later. Senate passage unlikely soon due to politics.

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