A political tug of war over the SAVE America Act has turned into a test of priorities. Lawmakers argue about voter ID, turnout and trust while the Senate grinds toward gridlock.
Senate Republican leader has kept the SAVE Act off the floor. Supporters call it voter ID reform. Critics call it political theater. Here is what we know.
President Trump blamed Senate Democrats for a partial government shutdown and for blocking a bill that would require voter ID and proof of citizenship. He said Democrats oppose the measure because it would cost them elections. The bill faces a steep climb in the Senate and the shutdown is already disrupting some federal services.