Posted on 05/30/2021 9:03:33 PM PDT by MarvinStinson
The Texas Legislature on Sunday moved closer to approving a sweeping bill that curtails voting opportunities in the country's second most-populous state, as Republicans fast-tracked the measure before the legislative session closes.
The state Senate voted along party lines to pass the bill.
The measure, which follows Republican moves to impose voting restrictions in other states, now goes to the House, also dominated by Republicans, which has placed the bill on its calendar for late Sunday afternoon, with the legislative session due to expire at midnight.
Republican Governor Greg Abbott has indicated he will sign the bill into law.
The bill would bar Texans from using 24-hour polling sites or cast ballots at drive-through polling places located in parking garages and lots. It also would ban mobile units or temporary structures from being used as polling places.
The legislation also places new requirements on Texans who want to vote through the mail and would bar election officials from sending unsolicited mail-in ballot applications to voters.
President Joe Biden said in a statement that the legislation in Texas "attacks the sacred right to vote."
"It’s wrong and un-American," Biden said. "In the 21st century, we should be making it easier, not harder, for every eligible voter to vote."
Republican lawmakers across the nation have pursued more stringent voting restrictions in the wake of former President Donald Trump's false claims of election fraud. So far, 14 other U.S. states have enacted 22 laws this year that make it more difficult for Americans to vote, according to a report released on Friday.
Earlier this month, dozens of companies - including American Airlines Group Inc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and Microsoft Corp - urged legislators to reject any law restricting access to ballots.
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I know democrats will object but it should be made more difficult for dead voters.
Makes CHEATING more difficult. Naturally Democrats are against it
“We should be making it easier, not harder, for every eligible voter to vote”
People receiving welfare should not be eligible to vote, insomuch as that is constitutionally possible.
People on civilian public payrolls should not be eligible to vote, insomuch as that is constitutionally possible.
“Earlier this month, dozens of companies - including American Airlines Group Inc, Hewlett Packard Enterprise Co and Microsoft Corp - urged legislators to reject any law restricting access to ballots.”
Should corporate taxes and welfare benefits be increased?
( )Yes
( )No
More secure.
Or how about more better.
Concerning dead voters, check this out:
“Rand Paul: Social Security Database Lists Over 6.6 Million At Over 112 Years Of Age”
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dosGBOskPo8
Good.
Dems walk, stop Texas GOP’s sweeping voting restrictions
Closing the fraud channels that have been used since the 1950's worries the Democrats that the people will demonstrate their ACTUAL voice.
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