Proof of citizenship for voter registration, voter ID fails in Michigan | 6 May 2025 | Michigan House Democrats killed a chance for voters to decide on a constitutional amendment that would require proof of citizenship to register to vote and an ID at the polls. The proposed amendment passed the House 58-48 on Thursday, with all Republicans voting yes and all Democrats voting no. To be placed on the ballot, it needed to pass with a two-thirds vote from the House and Senate. It fell 16 votes short. "This afternoon, I was saddened but not surprised to see the House Democrats prioritize politics over people," said Rep. Bryan Posthumus, R-Rockford. "On a party-line vote, Michigan Democrats voted against a commonsense amendment to our state constitution that would prevent noncitizens from illegally voting -- an issue that is supported by nearly 85% of our citizens."