US EditionSenate Democrats defeat amendment to require photo ID to vote
The Senate voted 53-47 against a GOP amendment to require photo ID for voting, amid debate on state versus federal control of election rules and claims of voter suppression.
- On Thursday, the Senate rejected a GOP amendment requiring photo identification to vote, failing to reach the necessary 60-vote threshold in a 53 to 47 vote.
- Senate Republicans isolated the voter ID language after Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer claimed last week that Democrats were not opposed to such requirements, aiming to challenge Democratic unity.
- Defending the amendment, Senate Majority Leader John Thune called it "clean, simple, straightforward," while Schumer argued it would "impose the single strictest voter ID law in America."
- Opponents argued elections should be left to states; Sen. Chris Murphy stated, "This is ultimately a question that should be left to states," noting New Jersey is one of 12 states allowing non-photo documents.
- Republicans pointed to polling showing at least 80% of voters support photo ID, mirroring recent wedge tactics used on transgender sports restrictions in a 49-41 vote.
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US Senate turns down photo ID requirement for voting, slammed by Dems as 'theatrics' • Washington State Standard
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on whether to require photo identification to vote in federal elections. (Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate was unable to agree Thursday whether to require photo identification to vote in federal elections, as the chamber debated a larger bill that would make several changes to how Americans register and cast ballots. The 53-47 procedural vote rejected an amendment from Ohio Republican …
Senate Dems kill simple voter ID amendment requiring photo ID to cast ballot * WorldNetDaily * by Jim Hoft, the Gateway Pundit
U.S. Sen. Mike Lee, R-Utah Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a common-sense amendment that would have required voters to show a simple photo ID to cast a ballot. Despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s recent “pinky-promise” that Democrats aren’t actually opposed to ID requirements, his party voted in lockstep to kill the measure, according to CBS News. About a dozen Senate Democrats have insisted that they support voter ID. Naturally…
BREAKING: Senate Democrats DEFEAT Amendment Requiring Basic Photo ID in Federal Elections
Democrats just proved what they really stand for — again! Today, the Senate voted on an amendment that would have required voters to show basic photo ID. It needed 60 votes to advance. But, in a vote of 53-47, Democrats blocked it from passing. Take a look: HOLY CRAP! Every single Senate Democrat just BLOCKED a GOP proposal requiring photo ID in nationwide elections, 53-47 DEMOCRATS SAY: "We support photo ID" DEMOCRAT ACTIONS: "We support voter…
Democrats Kill Simple Voter ID Amendment Requiring Photo ID to Cast a Ballot | The Gateway Pundit | by Jim Hᴏft
Screenshot Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a common-sense amendment that would have required voters to show a simple photo ID to cast a ballot. Despite Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer’s recent “pinky-promise” that Democrats aren’t actually opposed to ID requirements, his party voted in lockstep to kill the measure, according to CBS News. About a dozen Senate Democrats have insisted that they support voter ID. Naturally, this afternoon…
US Senate turns down photo ID requirement for voting, slammed by Dems as 'theatrics' • Maine Morning Star
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on whether to require photo identification to vote in federal elections. (Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate was unable to agree Thursday whether to require photo identification to vote in federal elections, as the chamber debated a larger bill that would make several changes to how Americans register and cast ballots. The 53-47 procedural vote rejected an amendment from Ohio Republican …
Senate rejects voter ID amendment as Democrats call it ‘showmanship and theatrics’
The U.S. Senate voted on Thursday, March 26, 2026, on whether to require photo identification to vote in federal elections. (Getty Images)WASHINGTON — The U.S. Senate was unable to agree Thursday whether to require photo identification to vote in federal elections, as the chamber debated a larger bill that would make several changes to how Americans register and cast ballots. The 53-47 procedural vote rejected an amendment from Ohio Republican …
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