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House GOP Advances Controversial Voting Law Ahead of Midterms

1/31/2026

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House Republicans advance a voting law package ahead of the midterms, banning universal mail-in ballots and ranked-choice voting immediately, with photo ID and proof of citizenship by 2027.
Rep. Bryan Steil argues the changes will boost voter confidence and integrity.
Democrats, including Rep. Joe Morelle, call the measures disenfranchising and tie them to U.S. President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election in a divided Congress.

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House Republicans advance a voting law package ahead of the midterms, banning universal mail-in ballots and ranked-choice voting immediately, with photo ID and proof of citizenship by 2027.
Rep. Bryan Steil argues the changes will boost voter confidence and integrity.
Democrats, including Rep. Joe Morelle, call the measures disenfranchising and tie them to U.S. President Donald Trump’s unsubstantiated claims about the 2020 election in a divided Congress.