A bill to amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to provide photo identification.
Failed — did not advance.
Latest action (8 Aug 2026): Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 231.
What this bill does
S. 5271 would amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require voters to present photo identification in order to vote. Beyond this core requirement, no further details of the bill's provisions are available, as its official text has not yet been published.
Because it would amend federal election law, the bill would primarily affect voters nationwide, who would need to provide photo identification as a condition of voting, as well as state and local election officials responsible for administering that requirement. The specific mechanics of implementation, such as what forms of identification would qualify or any exceptions, are not yet known.
The bill was introduced by Sen. Jon Husted (R-OH) on August 5, 2026. On August 8, 2026, the Senate held a cloture vote on the motion to proceed to the bill, which failed by a vote of 52-46 (Record Vote 231); a three-fifths majority (60 votes) is required to invoke cloture and overcome a filibuster. As a result, the bill did not advance to floor consideration and is not currently moving forward in the Senate, though it could be brought up again through further procedural action.
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Official summary
This bill is provisionally dead due to a failed vote for cloture on August 8, 2026. Cloture is required to move past a Senate filibuster or the threat of a filibuster and takes a 3/5ths vote. In practice, most bills must pass cloture to move forward in the Senate.
Timeline
8 Aug 2026
Cloture on the motion to proceed to the measure not invoked in Senate by Yea-Nay Vote. 52 - 46. Record Vote Number: 231.
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