Then again, Dems have never been big on states rights.
Via Washington Times:
During a campaign season in which several states have approved controversial new voter-identification laws, the battle has shifted to the federal level, where competing partisan bills face off in Congress.
A group of House Democrats introduced a bill last week designed to counteract new state laws that require voters to present a government-issued photo identification card, a move they say can prevent eligible voters from casting ballots.
The bill would allow eligible voters to sign an affidavit attesting to their identity if they don’t have the identification documents required by their state at their polling place.
The measure’s lead sponsor, Rep. Rick Larsen, Washington Democrat, said it would give options to low-income, elderly, young and minority voters who are under threat of disenfranchisement. The legislation doesn’t pre-empt any other federal law on voting.
“These [state] laws are designed in my view to intimidate and prevent U.S. citizens from casting legitimate ballots,” Mr. Larsen said during a Tuesday conference call with reporters.