Michigan House passes controversial voter ID bill along party lines

By: Katherine Dailey

Outlets: Michigan Advance

Published: April 15, 2026

Words: 617

Last Updated: 3 months, 2 weeks ago

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The Republican-controlled Michigan House passed legislation on Tuesday to establish stricter voter identification rules through the chamber in a party-line vote, with all Republicans present voting for the legislation and all Democrats present voting against.

The bill, House Bill 4765, sponsored by Rep. Jason Woolford (R-Howell), parallels the federal SAVE Act, requiring proof of United States citizenship when registering to vote and identification when voting. That sentiment is part of a larger Republican …

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