Pennsylvania Senator John Fetterman says he will not vote for the House-passed Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act “in its current state,” citing specific concerns over its restrictions on mail-in voting, despite his personal support of voter ID. The legislation would require that people provide documented proof of citizenship when registering to vote and provide photocopies of their identification documents when submitting absentee mail ballots. During a recent interview with CBS’s “The Takeout with Major Garrett,” Fetterman discussed his stance and singled out President Trump’s criticism of mail-in voting. Senate Majority Leader John Thune is expected to bring the bill to the Senate floor for a vote as soon as next week, and with Fetterman stating his opposition, every Democrat is expected to vote no.
Friday 13th March 2026
