H.Con.Res. 357 (110th): Encouraging all States to enact laws requiring photo identification to vote in elections.

Introduced:
May 20, 2008 (110th Congress, 2007–2009)
Sponsor:
Rep. Tom Feeney [R-FL24]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on May 20, 2008, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced May 20, 2008
Cosponsors
62 cosponsors (62R) (show)
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Last updated May 20, 2008.
3 pages

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5/20/2008--Introduced.
Encourages all states that have not already done so to swiftly enact laws requiring voters to present current, valid, government-issued photo identification based on proof of U.S. citizenship in order to vote in elections.
Applauds those states that have already implemented vigorous photo identification laws to secure the integrity of the democratic process.

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