Senate Democrats Block Voter ID Amendment In 53-47 Vote, Schumer Paints Measure As 'Single Strictest Voter ID Law'
Published on March 27, 2026.
Senate Democrats blocked an amendment by Sen. Jon Husted (R-Ohio), which would have required voters to show photo ID during voting. The amendment failed 53-47 and required 60 votes to pass. This vote reflects a split within the party between support for voter ID and opposing the Republican version.
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