Congress Should Pass the Popular SAVE Act Despite Low Approval Ratings
Source: M.D. Kittle. "SAVE Act Is 4 Times More Popular Than Congress." March 31, 2026. thefederalist.com
The Gist
The author argues that Congress should immediately pass the SAVE America Act because it's extremely popular with voters (80% support) while Congress itself is deeply unpopular (16% approval). He says it's ridiculous that such an unpopular institution would ignore what the people clearly want.
Conclusion
Congress should pass the SAVE America Act because it has overwhelming public support while Congress itself has historically low approval ratings
Premises
- 80% of Americans disapprove of Congress (only 16% approval rating)
- 80-81% of voters support requiring photo ID to vote in elections
- 71% of voters support the SAVE America Act, including majorities across party lines
- The SAVE Act is four times more popular than Congress itself
- Election fraud occurs frequently and disenfranchises legitimate voters
- Close elections can be decided by just a few votes, making every fraudulent vote significant
- Senate Republicans are prioritizing their spring break over passing popular legislation
Assumptions
- Public opinion polling accurately reflects voter preferences
- Congressional approval ratings should influence legislative priorities
- The SAVE Act would effectively prevent election fraud without significant negative consequences
- Documented cases of noncitizen voting represent a broader systemic problem
- Politicians should prioritize popular legislation over other considerations