On 11-8 vote, mail ballot vote is tabled in House Judiciary #mtpol #mtleg — Holly Michels (@hollykmichels) March 29, 2017

SB 305, mail ballot bill, was tabled w/ a party line vote in House Judiciary after parliamentary maneuvering and rules debate #mtleg #mtpol — Jayme Fraser (@JaymeKFraser) March 29, 2017

Senate Bill 305 enjoyed bi-partisan support because it would have increased voter turnout while also saving money. But the GOP establishment has opposed SB 305 for one reason: more people voting is bad for their electoral hopes. The GOP has even been accused of voter suppression because of their opposition to the mail ballot.