S. 5271

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

In plain terms

Would require voters to provide photo identification to vote in federal elections.

Status: Introduced — Introduced but not yet taken up. Most bills never advance.

Sponsor: Sen. Husted, Jon [R-OH]

Latest action: Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 231. (Aug 8, 2026)

Recorded floor votes

Cloture on the Motion to Proceed Rejected — On Cloture on the Motion to Proceed S. 5271 (Aug 8, 2026, 52–46, Senate)

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