Going to the Polls? Take Your ID
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The House has given initial approval to a constitutional amendment allowing a state law to require Missourians to show a photo ID at the polls.
The amendment wouldn't require voters to show an ID, but it clears the way for a law doing that.
The Missouri Supreme Court tossed out a 2006 law that required voters to show government-issued photo identification.
After a partisan debate, the House passed this year's measure 89-67. It needs another vote to move to the Senate. The session ends May 16.
Republican supporters argue that requiring a photo ID for votes could safeguard the state's elections.
But Democrats complain it's an attempt to disenfranchise people who don't vote for Republicans.
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