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UNITED STATES SENATE
OFFICIAL RECORD
S. 5271

Changes to federal election and voter identification rules

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This bill would change federal election requirements, including rules related to voter identification. It would affect how certain voters prove their identity when participating in federal elections.

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Motion did not advance
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