House fails to pass continuing resolution with SAVE Act in 202-220 vote

The House vote for a continuing resolution attached to the SAVE Act failed on Wednesday night, with 202 voting in favor of the bill and 220 voting against.

A total of 14 Republicans voted against the resolution along with 206 Democrats, while three Democrats voted across the aisle in support of the bill. Two Republicans voted present.

The vote was supposed to take place last week, but House Speaker Mike Johnson, R-La., punted it and said Republicans needed time to "build consensus."

The SAVE Act requires proof of citizenship to vote in elections. 

The House passed the SAVE Act in July with five Democrats voting in support of it.