Daily News Article - February 9, 2026
NOTE TO STUDENTS: Before answering the questions, watch the videos under “Resources.”
1. What percent of the following support requiring photo ID to vote?
a) voters overall (all voters)
b) Republicans
c) Democrats
d) Black Americans
e) Latinos
f) white
2. What conclusion did CNN's Senior Data Reporter Harry Enten make about the results of the poll?
3. How did Democratic Senator Chuck Shumer describe the proposed law requiring a photo ID to vote (what did he compare it to)?
4. Who else did Democrats say would be prevented from voting should photo ID be required?
5. How did Democratic Senator Adam Schiff reply when asked why he would still vote against the Safe America Act if a large majority of Democratic voters support it?
6. a) Democratic Senator John Fetterman is the only Democrat to support the requirement (though he is not expected to vote for the law). What did he say about a photo ID requirement?
b) Despite this belief, Sen. Fetterman is not expected to vote against the party (Democrats in Congress). Do you support his decision? Explain your answer.
7. The House is going to vote on the new Save America Act this week, where it is expected to pass and then be sent to the Senate. What two provisions are in this bill?
8. It is highly unlikely that any Senate Democrats will vote for the Save America Act (H.R. 7296), the enhanced version of the SAVE Act requiring proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration and photo ID to cast ballots in federal elections.
If such a large majority of their voters support a photo ID requirement to vote, why do you think Democrats in Congress oppose it?
9. Watch the videos under "Resources" below the questions.
a) What do you think of Ami Horowitz's comments in the Sky News video, and in his own video asking New Yorkers' opinions of voter ID?
b) Do you think your reps in the House and your senators should vote for the Save America Act if a large majority of Americans support it? Explain your answer.