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  "path": "/2026/02/12/repub/us-house-approves-bill-mandating-proof-of-citizenship-for-voting-in-federal-elections/",
  "publishedAt": "2026-02-12T14:29:42.000Z",
  "site": "https://missouriindependent.com",
  "tags": [
    "DC Bureau",
    "Immigration"
  ],
  "textContent": "WASHINGTON — The U.S. House passed legislation Wednesday that would require the public to produce a passport or birth certificate in most cases to register to vote, less than a year out from November midterm elections. The 218-213 vote split mostly along party lines, with one Democrat, Rep. Henry Cuellar of Texas, breaking with his party […]",
  "title": "US House approves bill mandating proof of citizenship for voting in federal elections"
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