House Passes Measure Requiring Voter ID In Federal Elections

House Republican leaders emphasized that the bill reflects widespread public backing for stronger election safeguards, citing polls showing voter support for identification measures.

Texas Republican Rep. Chip Roy, the bill’s main sponsor, portrayed it as a crucial step to protect the integrity of the nation’s elections. He also dismissed concerns that the legislation would make it more difficult for Americans to cast their votes.

“In this age of progressive suicidal empathy, basic concepts such as voter ID and proof of citizenship have been attacked as suppression,” he said Wednesday on the floor.

All Republicans sided with the measure in the House, while only one Democrat—Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas—voted for it.