Rep Tim Burchett spotlights absurd irony of Dems opposing voter ID

Democrat politicians claim that requiring voter ID is akin to advancing an “extremist, white supremacist agenda,” never mind that 71% of their base supports the idea — according to Pew Research Center, 83% of Americans favor requiring voters to show ID to vote, including 95% of Republicans and 71% of Democrats.

The Republican-led House passed the SAVE America Act this week, which would require proof-of-citizenship when registering to vote in federal elections, and would also require voters to show photo identification when voting and when requesting a mail-in ballot.

Only one Democrat voted for the bill, U.S. Rep. Henry Cuellar (D-Texas). The rest of his caucus opposed the legislation, which prompted U.S. Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) to point out one helluva irony here: “213 Democrats just used their photo id to vote against photo ids in elections.”

213 Democrats used their photo id to vote against photo ids in elections. Pass the ⁦@chiproytx⁩ ⁦@BasedMikeLee⁩ ⁦@realDonaldTrump⁩ Save America Act. pic.twitter.com/XV1Tsog6rO

— Tim Burchett (@timburchett) February 12, 2026

“It’s just common sense. Americans need an ID to drive, to open a bank account, to buy cold medicine, to file government assistance,” Speaker Mike Johnson (R-La.) told reporters. “So why would voting be any different than that?”

“This has become a bitter partisan fight and it’s madness to us,” Johnson added. “We’re hoping that some Democrats in the Senate will come to their senses and do the right thing for the people.”

The bill now goes to the Senate, where Democrats cry about voter suppression, and Republicans continue to drag their feet on ensuring election integrity.

Here’s a quick sampling of responses to the story, as seen on X:

What’s crazy is that they must provide photo ID to prove who they are when they’re voting on legislation… In a chamber that nobody outside of Congress can access during processions…

So who is the photo ID requirement IN CONGRESS supposed to weed out? Are Somalians coming in…

— King Duckinius (@gtlpguanthwei) February 12, 2026

Yep, they are such Hypocrites! You have to show your ID to simply enter a Federal Building!!

— Carol Kelley Nesbitt, RN, MSN,CHCQM-CM, FABQAURP (@CarolKelleyNes1) February 13, 2026

Of course Democrats’ arguments don’t make sense. It isn’t about logic. It’s about their ability to get elected ever again.

— OdieBaby (@baby_odie) February 13, 2026

There is nothing left in Democrats that you can take seriously. I know I can’t be the only one who thinks this?

— TYLER (@AmericanVet0311) February 12, 2026

They know that most Democratic voters favor this. However, they also know that it’s not enough of a hot button issue to cost them democratic votes in an election.

— griffitovic (@griffitovic) February 12, 2026

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