The bill, titled the Freedom to Vote Act, is Democrats’ response to a series of voting restrictions passed in Republican-controlled states.

Another voter said she had the same issue when she tried to cast her ballot at a different polling place in the area.

Former President Donald Trump is proposing paper over technology to enhance election confidence and stop voter fraud.

House Democrats are making another try at undercutting state efforts to regulate elections with new legislation they hope to pass this fall.

If you find a missing Democratic lawmaker, the state of Texas' House of Representatives would like to know about it.

'This bill would constitute a federal government takeover of elections. It would constitute a massive power grab by Democrats.'

The bill was introduced by Sen. Kevin Cramer of North Dakota and Rep. Nancy Mace of South Carolina - both Republicans.

'Passing these Special Session agenda items will chart a course towards a stronger and brighter future for the Lone Star State,' Abbott said.

The DOJ’s lawsuit was announced in June by Attorney General Merrick Garland who argues the law is aimed at suppressing minority votes.

The question of the two Texas Democrats' location arose when more than 100 legislators from across the nation arrived to offer support.