Senate to Hold Floor Vote on Popular House-Passed Voter ID Bill

The measure also directs states to use federal databases

The bill, which passed the House in April, would require individuals registering to vote in federal elections to provide documentary proof of U. S. citizenship. Acceptable forms include a passport, birth certificate, naturalization certificate or other government-issued documents verifying citizenship. including those from the Social Security Administration and the Department of Homeland Security, to verify the citizenship status of registered voters. It requires states to remove non-citizens from voter rolls if identified and imposes penalties on election officials who knowingly process voter registration applications without proper documentation. Thune confirmed that the Senate will move the bill to the floor after additional technical changes are made, including language that clarifies acceptable forms of identification. He said the chamber would vote “at some point soon” but did not provide a specific date.