US Senate turns down photo ID requirement for voting, slammed by Dems as 'theatrics'

By: Jennifer Shutt

Outlets: DC Bureau (States Newsroom)

Published: March 26, 2026

Words: 636

Last Updated: 4 months, 1 week ago

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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 Sen. Jon Husted to the SAVE America Act, which President Donald Trump and some GOP lawmakers believe is an essential piece of legislation, but Democrats say …

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