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Mar 21 2007, 11:20 PM EDT (current) voter 2 words added, 5 words deleted
Mar 21 2007, 10:12 PM EDT voter 228 words added

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The Republican party argued that the specifications of this bill would lead to voter fraud. House representatives were concerned that people would register to vote that did not meet the requirements for voting but were eligible for a driver’s license. In essence, they would fill out the paperwork since it was associated with the driver’s license and fail to check the “decline to register” box. This was a specific concern with illegal aliens; many felt that they would fail to check the box in order to not draw attention to themselves. Additionally, the act allows for individuals to mail in their registration forms. forms. This form does not require identification. Because of this lack of identification, many opponents believe this will lead to voter fraud (multiple cases of registration or false registration). LINK TO MAILED REGISTRATION The dissenting opinion in the House recounts this viewpoint: “H.R. 2 seriously impedes states’ ability to combat fraud in order to increase voter turnout, but election results in 1992 showed an increase in voter turned to the highest level since 1972 without the costs and risks associated with this unnecessary and partisan legislation” (CHA, 34) In response to this, an amendment was passed where the applicant has to sign an affidavit saying that s/he understands the requirements to vote and are able to fulfill them. This affidavit is under the penalty of perjury.