United States
S. 5271
A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
The bill would amend federal voting laws to require voters to present photo identification at polling places. This measure seeks to establish a uniform photo ID requirement across all states for casting ballots in elections.[AI-Generated]
Cloture not invoked (on taking up the bill) (52-46) 8 August 2026
Record as of 8 August 2026 — the most recent action in the official record. Status can lag; each step below carries its own date.
- 8 August 2026 Cloture not invoked (on taking up the bill) (52-46)
What's next: Senate has not taken up the bill (60 votes not reached; a new vote can be sought)
- 8 August 2026 Cloture motion filed
- 8 August 2026 Motion to proceed filed
- 6 August 2026 Placed on calendar (Senate)
- 5 August 2026 Introduced in Senate
1 more action
- 5 August 2026 Introduced in the Senate. Read the first time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under Read the First Time.
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