On September 20, the US House of Representatives passed HR 4844, by Henry Hyde (R-Il.). It would require everyone to present a government-issued photo ID before voting at the polls, effective in 2008. By 2010, such ID must also be of a type that certifies the holder is a citizen. The vote was 228-196. The bill also requires states to provide such ID free.
Thought the Republicans were opposed to putting unfunded mandates on the states.
This would only apply to federal elections– right?
Of course, many states have federal and state elections at the same time.