Mar 112009
After pulling an all-nighter, SB362 has passed it’s latest debate by a 20-12 vote.
All that remains for passage of this important piece of legislation, is some decorative icing, and celebratory candles.
Acting as a “committee of the whole,” the Senate approved the so-called “Voter ID” bill 20-12. It now will need another vote by the full Senate, but Wednesday’s vote all but assures its passage.
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Dewhurst said the passage moves Texas one step closer to a more secure voting system that will help prevent voter fraud and “instill greater confidence among all Texans that their vote counts.”
Good job, Texas Senate, and thanks for protecting the integrity of our vote.
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This is great news.
However, my understanding is that it was always expected to be passed by the Senate, and that the real battle lies ahead in the House.
Either way, with more than 80% of Texans supporting Voter ID laws, I think we’ll (finally) get it done this year.
Well, dang.
I was under the impression that this was the last hurdle.
Now I have been rained on inside, and out.
There’s no such thing as “the last hurdle”.
If this bill becomes a law, it is certain to be challenged in court.
As far as 80 percent of Texans supporting it, when has the will of the people ever mattered to the left?
Colin,
Good points.
/more rain expected
Actually, I welcome the “outside” rain, we needed it.
Texas Dems are smelling a rat:
Just where has the AG been this week when his pet issue was being debated in the Senate?
Interesting Pat is calling out people on forgery, considering he has been caught lying about having a lesbian daughter.
Sam, is that what he was copying and pasting about?
And being Mohamed Fareq of Yemen.
/too funny