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March 20, 2026

SENATOR ALSOBROOKS SPEAKS ON THE SENATE FLOOR: ‘REPUBLICANS ARE SEEKING TO SUPPRESS THE VOTE’

“You don’t save America by silencing the voices of Americans. You save America by embracing the ideals that set us apart to begin with.” – Senator Alsobrooks

March 20, 2026

WASHINGTON, DC – Today, Senator Angela Alsobrooks (D-Md.) spoke on the Senate Floor in opposition to the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act.

WATCH FULL FLOOR SPEECH HERE

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