Democrats' veto of federal voter-ID bill fuels Republican rallying cry ahead of midterms

In a recent Senate vote, Democrats turned down a federal voter-ID bill that Republicans have paired with a ban on insider trading in Congress. Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer and his colleagues said the proposal, known as the SAVE America Act, would act like "Jim Crow 2.0" and hurt Black and Brown voters. Republicans, including Sen. Jim Banks and Senate Majority Whip John Barrasso, argue the Democrats are blocking a popular measure to protect election integrity and gain a political advantage before the midterms.

They point out that 36 states already have voter-ID requirements, with 23 requiring photo ID, and note that several Democratic-led states also enforce such laws. The debate highlights the partisan split over how to standardize voting rules at the federal level.