'It was Dems who passed Jim Crow laws!': Sen. Ted Cruz TORCHES Democrats over SAVE America Act

The Senate began debate on the SAVE Act, the Republican election reform proposal. Ted Cruz (R-TX), Marsha Blackburn (R-TN) and other GOP senators attacked Democrats for their opposition to the bill, arguing that its policies encourage voter fraud across the country. Debate on the legislation is expected to last into the wee hours of the morning, though it will remain on the floor until next week. The SAVE Act, which has already passed the House, would require people registering to vote in federal elections to present proof of citizenship and a photo ID. Republicans have defended the legislation as a step toward "common sense." On Tuesday afternoon, the Senate voted 51-48 to begin debate. Lisa Murkowski (R-AK) voted against, and Thom Tillis (R-NC) abstained. Republicans are expected to seek to amend the bill with issues they call "80-20 issues" to boost their approval rating among Americans. The amendments would relate to banning transgender athletes from participating in women's sports and gender-affirming surgeries for minors nationwide.