Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) on Thursday urged his fellow Republican lawmakers to eliminate the “zombie” filibuster to pass the SAVE Act. The Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act aims to protect election integrity by requiring voters to prove they are citizens before voting in federal elections. AdvertisementThe “zombie filibuster” is a nickname for the silent filibuster the Senate uses in modern times. Using this tactic, senators can block a bill unless it clears a cloture vote, which requires three-fifths of the Senate. During an appearance on Newsmax, Cruz was asked why the GOP-dominated Senate has failed to pass the legislation.