US House Passes Govt Photo-ID Bill for Voting at Polls
September 20th, 2006On September 20, the US House of Representatives passed HR 4844, by Henry Hyde (R-Il.). It would require everyone to present a government-issued photo ID before voting at the polls, effective in 2008. By 2010, such ID must also be of a type that certifies the holder is a citizen. The vote was 228-196. The bill also requires states to provide such ID free.
September 20th, 2006 at 4:58 pm
Thought the Republicans were opposed to putting unfunded mandates on the states.
September 21st, 2006 at 3:22 pm
This would only apply to federal elections– right?
Of course, many states have federal and state elections at the same time.