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Does the US Have Stricter ID Rules for Buying Beer than Voting? Here Are the Facts
The Save America Act would standardize voter ID requirements nationwide and obligate states to verify citizenship, though 21 million Americans may lack required documents, experts say.
- On Feb. 11, 2026, the U.S. House passed the Save America Act, requiring photo ID for in‑person and mail voting, with the Senate not yet voting.
- Using a personal anecdote, Steil said `I think it's nuts that we protect our beer in this country more than our ballots in jurisdictions` during debate on the bill.
- Most states — 36 — request or require some form of ID at the polls, about 10 states have strict photo‑ID rules like Wisconsin, and the remaining 14 states and Washington, D.C. use no‑ID verification methods.
- Think tanks Campaign Legal and the Brennan Center say more than 21 million lack documents required under the bill, voting‑rights groups oppose Congress mandating photo ID, and the act mandates state duties to verify citizenship.
- Utah requires an ID check for every alcohol buyer, while a 2024 Oklahoma law lets businesses decide, and retail licensees accept broader ID forms than Wisconsin voter‑ID rules.
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Is it harder to buy beer than vote? The reality behind a viral talking point.
As Republicans pushed for a national photo voter ID law, they made a familiar argument: If people need an ID for everyday purchases, why not for voting? The Save America […] The post Is it harder to buy beer than vote? The reality behind a viral talking point. appeared first on Poynter.
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