Democrats aren’t the only ones who don’t want secure elections. Republicans in the Senate aren’t supportive of it either.

Four Republicans recently joined Democrats to block SAVE America Act. Again.

Yes, if there’s one thing Congress can still achieve with bipartisan consistency, it’s finding reasons not to tighten election security.

The U.S. Senate once again recently rejected the SAVE America Act, legislation backed by President Donald Trump that would require proof of citizenship when registering to vote and voter identification when casting a ballot.

Supporters argue the bill simply adds verification to a process where only U.S. citizens are legally allowed to vote in federal elections. The legislation would require documentary proof of citizenship at registration and identification at the polls. Critics claim the requirements could create barriers for voters, while supporters counter that showing ID is already required for countless everyday activities, from boarding a plane to opening a bank account.

The amendment to the immigration bill failed 48-50 in a procedural vote after four Republicans – Senators Susan Collins, Lisa Murkowski, Mitch McConnell, and Thom Tillis – joined every Democrat in opposition. Cowardly Senators Michael Bennet, D- Colo. and Joni Ernst, R-Iowa, did not vote.

So once again, Washington has delivered a clear message: election security is a wonderful talking point right up until someone proposes actually requiring people to prove they’re eligible to vote.

Lawmakers insist Americans should trust the system, but when given the chance to add actual verification, senators from both parties are against it. Apparently, protecting elections is popular. Securing them? Not so much.