Senate Democrats Block Voter ID in 53-47 Vote, Thune Calls Recess
Senate Democrats on Thursday blocked a Republican-backed amendment that would have required voters to present a government-issued photo ID at the polls, rejecting the proposal in a 53–47 vote that fell short of the 60 votes needed to advance in the chamber. The amendment, introduced by Jon Husted, was framed by Republicans as a narrowly … Read more