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Republicans Push Strict Voter ID Law Before Midterms

2/18/2026

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  • Republicans in the U.S. House advanced a strict voter identification measure as part of push to restrict voting ahead of midterm elections.
  • Legislation aims to pressure party members to back it and to amplify claims of voter fraud, undermining confidence in electoral process.
  • Rep. Tim Burchett (R-Tenn.) emphasized urgency while noting that a proposal, the Make Elections Great Again Act, would require proof of citizenship to register to vote.