Ohio’s U.S. Representatives voted along party lines on the federal SAVE Act (Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act): all four Republican members voted yes , and all three Democratic members voted no.

What the SAVE Act is

The SAVE Act is a federal election-law bill that would require people to present documentary proof of U.S. citizenship (for example, a passport or birth certificate) when registering to vote, and it tightens how states maintain voter rolls. Supporters frame it as an election-security measure; critics argue it would create new barriers for eligible voters, including many women who changed their last name after marriage, young voters, and some minority communities.

Ohio’s U.S. House delegation: how they voted

Ohio has seven U.S. Representatives. On the final passage of H.R. 22 (the SAVE Act) in the U.S. House on April 10, 2025, the vote was 220–208, with five members not voting.

  • Republicans (all voted YEA):
    • All four GOP members of Ohio’s delegation supported the bill.
  • Democrats (all voted NAY):
    • All three Democratic members opposed it, including Rep. Joyce Beatty (OH-03), whose “no” vote was explicitly noted in local coverage.

In short: Ohio’s Republican reps = yes; Ohio’s Democratic reps = no.

Ohio’s state lawmakers and the SAVE Act (related context)

At the state level, Ohio legislators have also pushed for SAVE-style rules:

  • In the 135th General Assembly, a state resolution (H.C.R. No. 18) was introduced urging Congress to quickly enact the SAVE Act , with a list of cosponsors from the Ohio House.
  • Ohio state Senator Bernie Marino has been reported as a co-sponsor of the federal SAVE Act in the U.S. Senate, linking Ohio’s state-level politics to the national push.

These moves show that, beyond the congressional vote, Ohio’s Republican-led legislature has publicly backed the policy direction of the SAVE Act.

Why the vote mattered

The SAVE Act became a marquee 2025–2026 voting-rights fight:

  • The House passed it in 2025, setting up a Senate battle where Democrats pledged to block it.
  • As the federal bill stalled, some states (including Florida) advanced their own “SAVE Act–like” laws requiring proof of citizenship to register or vote.
  • In Ohio, advocacy groups and news outlets highlighted concerns that the law could disenfranchise eligible voters even as Republicans argued it protects election integrity.

Bottom line: On the key federal vote, Ohio’s U.S. Representatives split cleanly by party—4 yes (Republicans), 3 no (Democrats) —mirroring the national 220–208 outcome.

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