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S. 5271

A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.

Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH)

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)

Summary: 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.

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Posted 8 August 2026

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