‘Here’s What The Bill Actually Says’: Jake Tapper Tells Alex Padilla That SAVE Act Allows Several Voter ID OptionsMariane Angela
News Reporter
March 18, 2026 10:23 PM ET
CNN host Jake Tapper pressed Democratic California Sen. Alex Padilla on Wednesday, pointing out the wide range of acceptable identification options under the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.
Most Republican lawmakers support the SAVE America Act’s nationwide voter ID mandate, but Democrats actively oppose the measure. During an appearance on “The Lead,” Tapper said that, while political messaging on the bill is heated, the law itself allows multiple forms of proof of citizenship for voting.
“There’s a lot of political messaging from both sides around the bill. Republicans say this would make voting safer, keep out illegal voters. Democrats say it puts up more roadblocks to legitimate voters. Here’s what the bill actually says would be acceptable proof of citizenship for voting under this law,” Tapper told Padilla. “A real ID card, a valid U.S. passport, an official U.S. military ID card, along with a record of service showing a U.S. birthplace, a government-issued photo ID card showing a U.S. birthplace, or, paired with a birth certificate, an adoption decree, report of birth abroad, naturalization certificate, or American Indian card.”
Tapper asked whether the opposition reflects a broader stance against voter identification or concerns with this specific bill.
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