- Republicans have warned Democrats about employing a tactic that may involve shutting down the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) to impede legislative progress.
- The potential shutdown is aimed at delaying the advancement of the Senate’s SAVE America Act, which addresses voter ID measures.
- Senate Majority Leader John Thune, a Republican from South Dakota, has assured that the SAVE America Act will be brought to a vote.
- However, there is an ongoing funding dispute in the Senate that could obstruct the timely voting on the act.
- The conflict over government funding and the proposed DHS shutdown tactic could significantly impact the legislative timeline for the voter ID progression in the Senate.
- This strategic move by the GOP underscores the intense political maneuvering surrounding voting legislation and government funding debates.
Source: https://www.foxnews.com/politics/gop-warns-democrats-using-dhs-shutdown-stall-senate-voter-id-push)
