House Majority Whip Tom Emmer Weighs in on SAVE America Act, Blasts Senate for Not Acting, “You Don’t Have the Votes for Something That is an 80 Percent Issue Across This Country?” (VIDEO)

House Majority Whip Tom Emmer expressed frustration with the Senate for not passing legislation supported by a majority of Americans, including the Clarity Act and the SAVE America Act. Emmer criticized the Senate’s claim of not having enough votes for measures like voter identification, which he stated has 80 percent support nationwide. He emphasized that the House has been productive and sent its priorities to the Senate, placing the responsibility on the Senate to start performing.

• House Majority Whip Tom Emmer discussed the SAVE America Act and Clarity Act on “Sunday Morning Futures.”
• Emmer criticized the Senate for not passing legislation that has majority American support.
• He questioned the Senate’s claim of not having enough votes for the SAVE America Act, which he described as an “80 percent issue.”
• The SAVE America Act, as described by Emmer, requires voters to establish lawful citizenship and present photo ID to confirm identity.
• Emmer stated the House has been productive and sent its priorities, including appropriations bills, to the Senate.
• He believes the Senate needs to take responsibility for legislative action.