The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, which would mandate documentary proof of citizenship for federal voter registration and photo identification for casting ballots, cleared the House in February 2026 on a 218-213 vote but has repeatedly stalled in the Senate. Multiple attempts to attach it to must-pass measures, including DHS funding and the NDAA, failed to reach the 60-vote cloture threshold, with several Republicans joining Democrats in opposition. Senate leaders have cited insufficient support to overcome the filibuster or alter rules. Trader consensus reflects these procedural barriers and limited momentum ahead of the November 2026 midterms, which could shift Senate composition and open a lame-duck window for renewed consideration of election-related legislation.