The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which would require documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and photo identification at the polls, cleared the House multiple times in 2026, including a 218–213 vote in February. Senate action has stalled despite repeated attempts to attach the provisions to must-pass measures such as the NDAA and appropriations bills. Key setbacks include a June 2026 amendment vote that failed 48–50 after four Republicans joined Democrats in opposition, reflecting the 60-vote filibuster threshold and limited GOP consensus. As of October 2026, the measure has not advanced to enactment. Traders assessing passage by any near-term deadline weigh Senate procedural barriers, midterm election timing on November 3, and the slim prospects for rule changes or compromise before the current Congress concludes.