Voter Photo ID Gets Final MN House Approval

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Moving to pass it as fast as the rules will allow, Republicans hold late night debate on a constitutional amendment that would require a government issued photo ID to vote in Minnesota. Around 12:30 AM the bill passes 72 to 57 on a party line vote.

The bill is likely to face a court challenge even before it appears on the ballot. Representative Steve Simon outline what a possible case would look like.

DFLers note this will be the only constitutional amendment in Minnesota’s history that was passed on a 100% partisan vote. The bill now goes back to the Senate where it will be voted on Wednesday. It is expected to pass on a similar party line vote.

Because it is a constitutional amendment, the bill will not need Governor Mark Dayton’s signature to go on the ballot.

Final version of proposed voter photo ID constitutional amendment

Watch the full House debate on voter photo ID constitutional amendment.