GOP-led House passes controversial 'show your papers' bill that would affect 146M people

US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections

by Ashley Murray, Pennsylvania Capital-Star
February 11, 2026

WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from November midterm elections.

The 218-213 vote split mostly along party lines, with one Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, breaking with his party to support the measure.