On Wednesday, September 20, 2006, the U.S. House of Representatives passed the Federal Election Integrity Act of 2006 by a vote of 228-196. As the legislative session winds to a close, H.R. 4844 is another part of the House GOP national security strategy devised to show political support for securing the nation at its borders and now at the ballot box. H.R.4844 seeks to prevent fraud in the election process by requiring photo identification for voters in federal elections. All states will be mandated to check voters' photo identification by the November 2008 election. By November 2010, states will only be allowed to accept photo identification that was issued upon presenting proof of citizenship. Eligible voters who cannot pay for identification cards will be provided one by the state at no charge. Costs for such a mandate will be reimbursed by the federal government.
2006-09-21 08:02:43 · 13 answers · asked by Yakuza 7 in Politics & Government ➔ Immigration
This had better make it through the Senate.
2006-09-21 08:12:47 · answer #1 · answered by DAR 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I don't think it's a problem. Maybe the correct candidate will actually win the presidency instead of a fraud.
2006-09-21 08:07:45 · answer #2 · answered by Carol R 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
This would certainly end that supposed fraud the whiny babies are always screaming about. Gee, I wonder if they understand that dead people, under age, and illegals will no longer be able to vote? Let's see what excuses they come up with to block this one going all the way.
2006-09-21 08:09:57 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 2⤋
Good move as long as the photo IDs are not easily altered or counterfeited.
2006-09-21 08:32:02 · answer #4 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
The voter id's sounds fine to me.
2006-09-21 08:06:30 · answer #5 · answered by blankit 2 · 1⤊ 0⤋
well it is a good idea, maybe it will stop some fraud during elections.
2006-09-21 08:07:39 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 1⤊ 0⤋
I think its great. I hope they actually check and people don't come in with fake id's.
2006-09-21 08:07:27 · answer #7 · answered by Niecy 6 · 2⤊ 0⤋
Sounds good...if it works.
2006-09-21 08:06:56 · answer #8 · answered by Sticky 2 · 2⤊ 0⤋
It's about time they put something in writing, there...
2006-09-21 09:45:16 · answer #9 · answered by gokart121 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I'm angry that they hav'ne been doing this. WTF? Foreigners have had a say regarding our Government. How about If I go vote in Mexico, is that OK?
2006-09-21 08:54:46 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋