Trump says he won't sign bills until Congress overhauls voting

"I, as President, will not sign other Bills until this is passed. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act would require eligible voters to prove their citizenship with documents like a valid U.S. passport or a birth certificate and a valid photo I.D. It should go to the front of the line."

"If Trump is saying he won't sign any bills until the SAVE Act is passed, then so be it: there will be total gridlock in the Senate. Senate Democrats will not help pass the SAVE Act under any circumstances."

"Democrats and some voting rights activists have argued the measure would make voting harder for eligible voters. The GOP-controlled House has passed a few versions of the legislation, but the impact of Trump's threat to withhold his signature on all bills remains unclear."

President Trump announced he will not sign any bills into law until Congress passes the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) America Act, escalating his efforts to change election rules before the 2026 midterms. The legislation would require eligible voters to prove citizenship using documents such as valid U.S. passports or birth certificates combined with photo identification. Although it is already illegal for non-citizens to vote in federal elections, Trump prioritized this measure as urgent. He also praised efforts to change Senate filibuster rules requiring 60 votes for most legislation. Senate Majority Leader John Thune rejected abandoning the filibuster, while Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer stated Democrats will not support the SAVE Act, warning of total gridlock if Trump maintains his position. The GOP-controlled House has passed versions of the bill, but Democrats and voting rights activists argue it would restrict voting access for eligible voters.

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