Voter ID bill easily clears MS Senate

After fiery debate, Voter ID bill clears Mississippi Senate

A bill to implement Mississippi’s Voter Identification Law passed in the Senate 34-14 today, but not without a lengthy and sometimes fierce debate.

House Bill 921 would require voter identification for all elections. The measure heads back to the House for more work. Mississippi voters passed a voter ID initiative by a 62-38 percent margin last November.

Justice Department officials have said they are waiting for enabling legislation before determining whether the law complies with the Voting Rights Act.

Clarion Ledger
4/10/12