India, April 10 -- The House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility Act, or SAVE Act, which would require proof of citizenship to register to vote. As many as four Democrats sided with Republicans to vote 'aye', and the bill was passed by a 220-208 vote.

The four Democrats, who voted against party lines, are: Jared Golden, Marie Gluesenkamp Perez, Henry Cuellar, and Ed Case.

Explaining his decision, Maine Rep Golden said that he voted for the SAVE Act 'for the simple reason that American elections are for Americans' and 'requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote is common sense'.

"Some claim that requiring proof of citizenship is too onerous a burden, or that it will "disenfranchise" tho...