Roy Asks Dems Why They're Worried About His Bill Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Register To Vote

At a House Rules Committee hearing on Monday, Rep. Chip Roy (R-TX) spoke about his legislation on voting.
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[@stevenwalker4923]

It should be a requirement to prove that you are a citizen of the US to vote in any of our elections local, state or federal.

[@jeffreygunn3530]

Seems like common sense

[@LebanonBologna40]

My polling place lady knows me personally by name but I’d still show her my ID if required

[@rome79735]

Indeed! Absolutely! No ID no vote.

[@rome79735]

@@jeffreygunn3530 Yes sir! It will eliminate illegals from voting, and dead people from voting. My friends father voted and he has been deceased for 10 years.

[@gutstompenrocker]

I think it's safe to say that if you do not vote, someone else is going to in your name.

[@OrderofthePipe]

If I need an ID to get a library card, why wouldn't I need an ID to VOTE?!?!?

[@67Pepper]

Exactly, but Dems would have a harder time cheating if Voter ID was required.

[@philip54073]

An ID card doesn't prove you are a US citizen. Voters should be required to prove they are US citizens by providing either a birth certificate, a passport, or a certificate of naturalization. It's unbelievable how behind this country is, compared to other countries, in regards to discouraging people to stay illegally. All the other countries have a passport check when you enter and when you exit, so if you overstay on a tourist visa, you'll be entered in the immigration system and will be banned from entering again for a period of time. Here, we have a passport check only when you enter the US, nothing when you leave.

[@captainwho1]

​@@philip54073 what if you needed all that to get the ID card and the card is designed to be hard to forge with watermarks, holograms, etc.. They should also allow people who didn't think ahead to present those things at the polls and get a temporary. But we know what Dems are concerned with. They WANT the illegals to vote, but ALSO they know that the people who vote for them tend to be people who don't have their sh*t together to get the documents required, even if they are citizens.

[@lindajetton9664]

Agree

[@greggsnyder8586]

​They're not leaving.

[@larimaramethyst5414]

👍. Only Americans should be allowed to vote & hold political office.

[@63ah1275]

That's how it works already.

[@V21IC]

In México, every citizen of a certain age gets an INE which is a voters ID. Actually, it's reserved for Mexicans alone! Foreigners cannot take part of neither State nor National Elections EXCEPT that they are citizens and have their INE. As a resident, just like the citizens, you're issued with a CURP which is an ID that can you must have to open a bank account, to conduct affairs, to prove your age and where were you born and sex. Also, it used along with another ID to apply for a driver's license and part of the requirement to get a Social Security Number and Document called a CARNET. To use the public health system - Hospitals, clinics, government run pharmacy, you need to present your CARNET otherwise, they will not attend to you except it's an emergency like when you're brought in by ambulance. You'll have to attend private clinics and hospitals where they charge for their service. To access your status, history online of your employment, you need two numbers - CURP and SSN. Anybody having that information can check you out. Anyway, it's a bit 'prehistoric' that noncitizens can vote in US elections!😲🤭 10, 000 of people can enter the US and vote and then leave if they are paid right. What a weak system!😮😮

[@jeffreygunn3530]

@@63ah1275 That's how it's SUPPOSED to work.

[@63ah1275]

@jeffreygunn3530 You didn't need proof of citizenship? My 16yo just registered. He needed birth certificate and SS card.

[@billshepard6664]

No Dual Citizens in Congress!

[@maternst1]

It's difficult to imagine WHY someone would be against requiring proof of citizenship to vote, unless you plan to have NON citizens vote!!!

[@Cf.8463]

That’s why Biden let 20 million illegal immigrants flood the country. Well part of the reason

[@thomasgirty6397]

THERE IT IS!!!!!

[@sabrenatraylor3483]

Dems wanted our borders wide open for this very reason. It's ridiculous and shameful we even have to have a vote for this. UNREAL how the democrats operate

[@laurelnotley9541]

Have fun getting your birth certificate in less than five weeks if you live in another state. If you have the money for it. This is an intentional barrier to prevent the poor from voting, that's why. And overwhelmingly the poor don't vote for Republicans. Got it?

[@willharriman1881]

The Democrat Party DOES plan to have NON citizens vote!

[@dcpack]

Born here, family here for 300 years, did 20 years in the military and I STILL have to have proof of MY citizenship to work and drive legally.

[@thomasgirty6397]

my family also.

[@mmcla5]

My family also, but it seems people like us are getting fewer and fewer these days.

[@terry4137]

We all do! Real citizens and migrants who came in legally. The rest are not…they just got here they have no allegiance to our country. 😢

[@intricatic]

Why? That's stupid and an example of policies that help fuel homelessness and destitution. Big government nanny state garbage.

[@phann860]

So you should, ID must be required in all cases, think about it, illegals would otherwise vote and since there are millions of them they can swing an election. In my case for many years I didn't bother getting ID until it became apparent I couldn't get a loan etc (I gave my money to my wife so she paid the bills etc) because I had no credit history or passport. There were cases of Afro-Caribbeans being deported from the UK in spite of the fact they had served in the British Armed forces, had lived happily in the UK for 50 or more years but because they didn't go abroad, they didn't need a passport or other identity documents. A big scandal in the UK as some were deported when they came to the attention of UK jobsworths in the Civil Service. Alas it is a necessity nowadays, so grimace and bear it.

[@got_glintsp963]

I am SO angry listening to this nonsense! Identification is required. Period!

[@lindajetton9664]

Exactly 💯 Totally.

[@CavemanVanDweller]

Anybody arguing over it cannot be taken seriously.

[@marafrostwych1976]

the really bad thing, NGOs are helping illegals to get ss numbers along with drivers licenses so they can get on medicaid and receive benefits(housing, debit cards, healthcare all on the taxpayer's dime) in some places.That was from a youtube channel interview with an illegal in NYC awhile back. So even if they show an ID, they might get to vote because they can get registered to vote without it being vetted properly just like at the border. It's insane how bad this country has fallen. Something has to be done or this country is lost....I just hope it's not too late to fix it.

[@CavemanVanDweller]

@@michaelparrish755 Is that somehow supposed to qualify as a serious question? Mail in voting must be reserved solely for absentee ballots for military personnel. Only in person voting should be accepted for US citizens while in the US? How is that complicated for you to comprehend?

[@DevilTravels]

Yes, it is very frustrating to see how many people think there is no state ID system already in place. It demonstrates how uninformed those people are that vote.

[@fairlane19641]

Voter ID in all American elections period !

[@DevilTravels]

The states already validate citizenship and issue ID. Have you forgotten when you went through the process?

[@kseismoloj]

​@@DevilTravels Have you never seen how people have gone to the polls and found that they had already voted? How does that happen if they require an ID to vote?

[@DevilTravels]

@@kseismoloj When investigated, it is often found that some did a mail in vote then tried to vote in person...either on purpose or because they forgot. Some found out their ID had been stolen and some radical right winger was the culprit. Still, those people are offered a provisional ballot which is later checked for validity. Either way, a person's ID is checked during the process. In a few cases, there were clerical errors with similar names that were removed from the voter roles. And in lesser known cases, politicians had voter rolls cleared without the voter's knowledge. That's why verification of registration is important, especially in states with corrupt governors.

[@Dddd-d4h6x]

​@@DevilTravelsNope, many states issue ID to illegals. Some states tried to make the ones for illegals look different from a citizen, or legal residents, and Dems sued saying it was racist and illegal to identify them as such.

[@Alrightythen32]

@@DevilTravelsRadical right winger was the culprit? Okay if you say so.🤥

[@crow-ej3iz]

There is only 1 reason why you would NOT vote for this.

[@dfb1111]

Exactly

[@theresalane9711]

You are absolutely right!

[@georgewilson9121]

the commies do not believe in democracy

[@captainwho1]

They will gloss it over/gaslight us that Republicans are trying to make it harder for people to vote. I am so sick of the scheming lying Dems.

[@GODSWORD5]

To prevent disenfranchisement of voters (see poor people, military voters, elderly that can’t leave their house, native Americans who don’t have an address) and poll taxes. You realize illegals can’t vote in federal or state elections already right?

[@HarryJensen-kr4qz]

So anyone registering a non-citizen should face penalties.

[@angiehowat9057]

Here in Florida I had to show my state ID / driver's license to register to vote they did not ask for proof of citizenship

[@TraceguyRune]

Prison no less

[@TraceguyRune]

@@angiehowat9057 States like Minnesota give driver's licenses to illegal immigrants.

[@jimyoung-h3z]

Automatic 5 years in prison

[@NancyK-cu6xj]

This is a critical issue. Everyone should be making a phone call to their Senator's and member of Congress and demand proof be required to vote and prove you are legitimately an American citizen.

[@rick_d8325]

voter ID 100%.

[@cathycarter5451]

Voter ID in all states is a must

[@josephkostinko739]

States rights. They can choose to hold elections however they want. If you don't like how your state conducts elections you can lobby for change or just move to another state of your liking.

[@chrisg5894]

It is in Mexico

[@deanoh6391]

​@@josephkostinko739for state and local elections, you are correct but not nationwide elections

[@pwrserge83]

@@josephkostinko739 Federal Primacy takes priority over "states' rights". The CotUS requires that all voters are citizens, any election where anything less than 100% of votes cast can be confirmed to be cast by citizens are illegitimate and unconstitutional.

[@DevilTravels]

Voter ID in all states already exists. Didn't you get the memo?

[@CindyPeterson-p1s]

VOTER ID, PAPER BALLOTS, AND ONE DAY VOTING LIKE IT USE TO BE !!!!!!!!!

[@lindajetton9664]

Amen

[@kevinschraa7210]

Voting by mail has existed since the Civil War

[@walkerjim78]

Also, representatives from both sides to count those votes

[@DaBlaccGhost]

Why paper when open sourced digital on block chain could have instant results that everyone with internet access could see?!

[@lzed223]

@@DaBlaccGhost Paper allows for a record of the vote that can be recounted at a later date. Digital can be manipulated at the source or even remotely depending on the storage device. Or are we being sarcastic ?

[@gunlover1955]

This needs to be voted on by the CITIZENS of the USA without delay!!!!!!!!. WE NEED THIS.

[@Oldboy..]

The fact that this is an issue means that you should absolutely have proof of citizenship.

[@caroljean627]

I vote for Chip Roy every single time that he runs for office because I know he will fight for what is right!!!!!!! That's right! I am a proud TEXAN!

[@rjay7019]

I love him, ❤️ I would vote for him to. I'm not in his district 😢

[@eneveasi]

As a CA transplant to Texas.. thank you! He is one of the good politicians out there.

[@netdoctor1]

I get to cast my vote for Jim Jordan, but I would be no less honored and proud to cast a vote for Chip Roy.

[@jimwallace8117]

yes he is a Patriot and a fighter so sad that there are very few fighting for AMERICA just a shame

[@dmreeoogdaq]

From a fellow patriotic American in another state, THANK YOU. You're doing a service to this country by electing the best elected official in Washington, Congressman Chip Roy.

[@EveretTGTxD]

I will gladly bring my birth certificate, passport and drivers license to the polls. Our elections are already a joke. This needs to be fixed NOW!!!!!

[@eonslimafoxtrotgolf1759]

Needed to be fixed 2 years ago, not enough time now, so just add 22 million votes to the dem side, and that is what has to be overcome, know that! The plan all along, what else could it be, there is no reason for the open border!

[@starrdrouin6281]

I agrer

[@starrdrouin6281]

I agree

[@seekingtruthnwisdom5552]

Agree! I brought my certificate of naturalization during the primary when I voted. The poll watcher didn't know what to do with it. Which shocked the hell out of me. I am planning to apply to be a poll watcher.

[@miltonvelasquez5690]

Yeah if democrat won 2020 with 81 million vote why need illegals vote … the answer is 2020 was fraud

[@richards.3404]

This is a common sense issue. Proof of citizenship to vote should be required. No ands, ifs, or buts !.

[@lindajetton9664]

Exactly 💯

[@Zlysium]

It's common sense to the dems to, but they benefit massively by keeping things how they are because the illegals vote blue.

[@DevilTravels]

It's so common sense that an ID system already exists in each state. You didn't know?

[@truthmatters8241]

@@DevilTravels You didn't know that an ID and proof of citizenship are not the same? L0L

[@DevilTravels]

@@truthmatters8241 Well, duh! Proof of citizenship is required to get an ID that is valid for voting. No proof of citizenship, no ID that is valid for voting.

[@mooganstooker2419]

It's absurd we're even having this conversation in the first place.

[@dancinginabundance]

If a person is not a citizen they have no business participating in our government.

[@jamesworr50]

I need state ID to board a plane, but don't need ID for voting? Insanity!

[@lindajetton9664]

Exactly

[@lindaprout542]

One needs an ID to get into a doctors appointment. 😳. This is so corrupt…

[@DevilTravels]

Yrs, it's insane that some people think ID isn't required to vote. I'm guessing these insane people have never voted and have not gotten a state ID. Maybe that's a good thing.

[@scottfarner5100]

We have never needed an ID to vote, nor has it ever been an issue until the GOP needed to trigger it's base?

[@scottfarner5100]

Why do we need to add laws based solely on right wing rhetoric and fear of something none of you can prove is happening? Why pass laws based on the inability of the Right wing base to understand the voting process or use critical thinking?

[@JosephAquino1430]

My Birth certificate, Drivers license, and SSC are ready and willing to make my vote count!!! NOT ONE ACTUAL AMERICAN HAS A PROBLEM WITH PROVING CITIZENSHIP. 🎉Let’s GO!!!🎉 🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸MAGA🇺🇸🇺🇸🇺🇸

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@aviswatts2543]

I have said documents and would never vote for Maga and project 25.

[@JosephAquino1430]

@@aviswatts2543 no offense. I don’t care who you’re voting for. You’re an American with identification. You have EVERY right to vote! But the 16 million people that jumped our border should have no say in OUR elections until they become LEGAL citizens.

[@DevilTravels]

Everyone who votes has already obtained an ID issued by the state. The only problem I see is that an unfortunate number want to vote for a convicted criminal.

[@Paka3]

@@aviswatts2543 project 25 has NOTHING to do with "MAGA" Try Agenda 47.

[@dlbracer56]

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP OR NO VOTE!

[@pinkmoonilnlosahadi4913]

As an American citizen i supoort chip roys bill requiring id to vote in America.

[@stevenewman1393]

🇺🇸 A very great big thumbs up to Rep. CHIP ROY for Standing strong and firm and for Fighting the good fight and for Truthfully and Honestly telling it as it factually truly is and for as it truly is not indeed!👌.

[@Deathcylance]

If i need to present an ID to buy a gun, i should need one to vote.

[@philip54073]

Yeah, but when you buy a gun, the FBI will run a background check to see if you don't present a danger, but also if you're a legal resident (US citizen or on green card)

[@Deathcylance]

@philip54073 welcome to the republican party😏

[@philip54073]

​@Deathcylance Thank you. Glad and proud to be one!

[@lindajetton9664]

Amen

[@rolandsmith4394]

You need ID to buy practically anything like alcohol; you need ID to drive, fly, buy a cold remedy, even to buy canned air.

[@gothivore277]

This should have been done Decades ago and I’m sure the Democrats will do whatever it takes to squash this effort

[@CaptnJack]

Correct, it is the only means how they can take and hold power, since their adminstration skills that benefit the People, are for shyte.

[@georgewilson9121]

that proves who they are the commies do not believe in democracy simply because they can be vote out

[@philip54073]

Agreed! And you can assume they will do exactly that!

[@lindajetton9664]

Exactly

[@JoannMartinez-v6b]

Yes it should have!

[@barryhyde1755]

Mexico just had a President Election, 60 million plus voted in one day and you HAD to show an ID.

[@lunaco2008]

The U.S. used to criticize other countries crooked elections. Hmmm, now the U.S. is worse about voting. Why would anyone not want to prove citizenship before being allowed to vote? There’s only 1 reason and that is that you want to CHEAT!

[@allieh9561]

Yes, and the left in MX tried to get rid of voter ID. I believe it was put to a vote and the people shot it down.

[@Tetracera.]

starting to wonder if i should move to mexico.

[@MyExperiancedOpinion]

SECURE. THE BORDER . AND SECURE. THE VOTE.

[@fanxia3100]

Open the boarder and stealing the vote have becoming so apparent it’s absurd.

[@martyweeks]

VOTE! Only AMERICAN CITIZENS!! VOTE!!

[@RobinDale50]

Iran just had an election. Even in IRAN you need ID to vote. How is this even a controversial question??

[@ky.gambler5281]

Ask the Demonrats?

[@jayneedens5139]

It is controversial to Democrats because if ID requirement is put in place will make it Very difficult to pad the counts.

[@lindajetton9664]

Agree

[@melissamurray8307]

I think that is the case of most countries.

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@jenni0278]

Citizenship should be required

[@danielc9312]

Legally, citizenship is required. They are just removing all mechanisms to verify and enforce the requirements.

[@vonnano3561]

@@danielc9312 Why do they remove mechanisms to verify and enforce the requirements?

[@GregoryLander]

@@vonnano3561 TO CHEAT! DUH!

[@PNW.sparky]

@@vonnano3561 ahh, now you’re asking the right questions. One theory on why Joe and the dems opened the border wide open is for more voters, and so they can stay in power.

[@AndreTshibangu-e5q]

L'omancx

[@davidmichaels4285]

I want every name of everyone who voted against voter ID in citizenship because we're going to vote these idiots out

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@tracierutledge3463]

Amen

[@dieselsmokef350]

Definitely would like that list!

[@mmcla5]

Easy..stop voting democrat!

[@lucasm7177]

It will be all democrats

[@chrisjessup7744]

There is a reason Dems don't want this. 2020 anyone???

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

They found that the votes from illegals were not enough to change the election

[@toddaulner5393]

We got our eye on them this time!

[@MarcBaldelli]

Proof of citizenship should be mandatory. Pass this bill

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

It is

[@MarcBaldelli]

14 states do not require id to vote. I meant for all states.

[@MarcBaldelli]

@@gunnerm747 14 states do not require id.

[@MarcBaldelli]

I looked it up on internet. You look it up.

[@edmorse3529]

Citizenship and VOTER ID!!!!!!!!!! One day voting only!!!!

[@douglasfrompa593]

We had a system in place where those with a serious reason to not be able to vote in person could vote by mail. Hear me out, apply for the ballot, give reason, get Approved, and a ballot is mailed. Mass mail in ballots is ripe for fraud.

[@highvoltage1979]

Why one day voting?

[@jayneedens5139]

​@@highvoltage1979because the "lag" allows time for cheaters to manipulate.

[@lindajetton9664]

Agree It Used To Be That Way.

[@highvoltage1979]

@@jayneedens5139 True, gives them more time to round up fake electors.

[@Keyfer62]

Thank you Mr. Roy, please keep pushing.

[@lindajetton9664]

Agree Keep Pushing.

[@ginobutafuocco9192]

Shouldn't even have to be a push.

[@BillCurry-o6h]

Why would any True American citizen have any issue with making sure that every voter can provide identification? It absolutely baffles me! This isn’t a Republican or Democrat issue it’s an American issue! This is Our Country

[@lindajetton9664]

Amen

[@rolandsmith4394]

It's a Democrat issue.

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@DevilTravels]

Why would any True American citizen think there is no state ID system already in place?

[@willharriman1881]

@@DevilTravels Many states have allowed ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to get a state driver's license. Since state driver's licenses have been linked to Motor Voter registrations, ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS have been registered to vote. So, the state ID systems have been rendered WORTHLESS!

[@MichalisG1821]

I'm a dual citizen of Greece and the United States. To to vote in Greek elections, I need to have a form of identification that clearly demonstrates my citizenship (ID, Passport, etc) otherwise I cannot cast my ballot. This is not viewed as "restrictive" or "authoritarian" but as something sensible. If a small country in the Mediterranean can figure this out, why on Earth is this such a problem in the world's most powerful country?

[@kenbe62]

Notice how, when it is a simple honest answer to a yes or no question, when people are telling the truth, they simply answer yes or no directly. No need for minutes of word salad ending up with them never answering the question. Filibustering a direct question needs to be illegal and subject to fines paid personally by the individual not taxpayer funds of the agency they represent.

[@jonathonnagyiski5417]

How is this even debatable? Obviously you should require proof to vote. No wonder people don't trust officials.

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

You do need proof to even Register

[@willharriman1881]

@@cjelsen-leonard4745 Many states give driver licenses with no real ID to illegal immigrants with voter registration included.

[@ripvanwinkle2002]

every other succesful nation has voter ID laws for elections. WHY is this a debatable issue in the USA?

[@KayRay424]

Because the Dems are determined to destroy America as a “successful” country…ie, tear it down. Can’t do that if only legitimate citizens are able to vote.

[@robertameuchel4786]

IT SURE AS HELL BE; ID or NO VOTING !!! END OF STORY !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@ky.gambler5281]

Demonrat theft.

[@DavidTMSN]

Because the left has to keep the racism grift going.

[@lindajetton9664]

Exactly

[@SRiedl48]

PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP..IDs are needed

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@DevilTravels]

Proof of citizenship is already part of the state ID process. You didn't know? You never got a state ID?

[@Mike-tc8ob]

@@DevilTravels The Bot is back.

[@truthmatters8241]

@@Mike-tc8ob It keeps copying and pasting the same nonsense. What does an ID have to do with proof of citizenship? L0L

[@Raisin_Fighter]

@@DevilTravels As of April 2024, 35 states required voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. Of these states, 24 required voters to present identification containing a photograph, and 11 accepted other forms of identification. The remaining 16 states did not require voters to present identification in order to vote at the polls on Election Day. 16 states not requiring a ID is actually braindead.

[@User5260jo]

These people who oppose it don't deserve to be lawmakers! They don't know their job is to work within the parameters of the U.S. Constitution. This is what happens when people just run for Office not knowing the Laws of the Land. Chaos!!!

[@mjgallagher8367]

If any and all are counted in the census, including non citizens... doesn't that alter the number of respective House seats allowed for that state?

[@judithmiteen6186]

YES on Voter ID

[@jamiewoods9222]

So, being a US citizen, means nothing now.

[@jasonharrison4971]

Yes it means we get to pay taxes to support this insanity

[@cameraguy6213]

Yes, that is part of the globalist agenda. They have to balance the playing field and dissolve all the borders putting everyone under a single ruling empire where you will own nothing and "be happy".....rather you like it or not.

[@robedmund9948]

THAT'S their goal!

[@whitelion1284]

Oh my dear God! Are you kidding me?! How is this the state of things? Not REQUIRING people to prove that they are US citizens should be illegal. How is it NOT?!

[@-dano]

It's a matter of enforcing the laws that matters! Demoncrats aren't doing it!

[@JaneJones-lg3bd]

It is NOT an unreasonable request to prove one's citizenship when voting! Not at all!!!

[@pdgarciac]

The problem is not just about foreigners voting in federal and state elections. It's also about citizens voting several times (more than one time) in different districts (same districts) or even different states (THAT SHOULD NOT BE ALLOWED EITHER). IF THERE IS NO I.D. PRESENTED BY THE CITIZEN WHEN THEY VOTE, THEY CAN LITERALLY SPEND THE DAY VOTING OVER AND OVER AGAIN AND NOBODY CAN STOP THEM FROM VOTING DOZENS OF TIMES (HUNDREDS OF TIMES) WHICH SHOULD NEVER BE ALLOWED EITHER.

[@BigBand1942]

true. A few years ago I took a contract job in WA for 1 year. I left TX but still had my house there and was paying property taxes etc. When I went to WA I changed residence and got a WA driver license (all they did to the TX license was punch a hole in it). Later on I received a WA voter card and was on the voting ballot. I voted. I took leave and went to TX and My voting card was in the mail box and I was on the voting ballot. No I did Not vote. But I am very sure that I could have. Something is seriously wrong with our system, and I believe that it is done purposely. I believe that I should have been able to vote because I pay a lot of taxes in TX..............What do you think?

[@SewingBoxDesigns]

Why is our so called first world level country have such an issue? You need a driver's license to drive, a social security number to work and receive benefits, all kinds of paperwork. WTF is wrong with people? Are they stupid, crazy, evil?

[@KayRay424]

Evil!

[@-dano]

Corrupt!

[@donnabartley2246]

Evil intentions

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@netdoctor1]

Yes Yes and YES!

[@getsmart321]

Go Roy !!!

[@dianelawrence1087]

My mom could not vote until she became a citizen. She did it in 60s

[@lindajetton9664]

Exactly

[@adelitabriano4423]

My husband went through went through the immigration legal process, and then studied for his citizenship test. Now eligible to vote as a US Citizen. He couldn't vote until he became a US Citizen. That's the law !!

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

That's always been how it works

[@TheRealCarlBrutananadilewski]

It's also illegal for them to be here but, here we are.

[@edwardadams7408]

The last presidential election we had big problems. We had some states mailing voting ballots out to residents only With no name. With neighborhood drop boxes. Early voting created big problems. Local authorities did not know who was registered to vote and who was Not registered. Voting ballots found in storage that was never counted. Some states had voter machines, computer malfunctions. Some states took weeks before they could certified the election. After the election voting ballots were found that was never delivered. When we had no early voting same day voting at your local precinct, only mail-in ballots for the military, the elderly and those with medical conditions, we did not have these problems. Everyone that is A American citizen that has registered to vote should receive a Voters ID just like Driver's license. If you are a non citizen, you are not allowed to vote. Some states and local authorities are trying to give non-citizens the right to vote.

[@NotJoking-eh7nr]

Anything that makes it harder to cheat should be implemented by law in all states

[@lindajetton9664]

Agree

[@MachiavellisThePrince]

If cheating were stopped, Republicans would never win another election.

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

Oh so removing Gerrymandering or Electoral college all together?

[@monikaramirez8067]

10,000 can change an election and we have how many MILLIONS here?

[@roxanneholder4219]

I heard it was around 70 million but who knows

[@roxanneholder4219]

I heard it was around 70 million but who knows

[@GMAC-f6s]

16 to 20 million just from Joe

[@rachelwinter1404]

You people are conspiracy nuts 😆.

[@Mike-tc8ob]

@@rachelwinter1404 The people who ended up being right 9 out of the last 10 times? At what point do we just call them wise men?

[@mikecook2714]

Chip Roy is THE Man

[@DragerPilot]

What happened to the constitutional LAW that you must be a citizen to vote in any election.

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

The Republicans keep forgetting it

[@omgwat]

@@cjelsen-leonard4745 what?

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

@@omgwat they forget that it was already the law

[@suziepickett7313]

God bless you Clip Roy, keep up the good fight

[@margaretarross1712]

I cannot believe this is even an issue! Require citizenship to VOTE! One vote one legal citizen.

[@lindajetton9664]

Agree

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@ruthnovena40]

You have to show proof to buy tobacco you should to in order to vote.

[@KP-Pro2A]

Absolutely have to show ID to vote in every state.

[@truthmatters8241]

Proving citizenship is the point.

[@KP-Pro2A]

@@truthmatters8241 right,… Proving citizenship is what you would do when you “register“ to vote, showing ID at the voter polls would show that you are the person who “registered“. No one is bringing a birth certificate to the polls. What good is it? There’s no picture on it. I think we’re on the same side here, just using different words

[@ScripturesAndScience]

Chip Roy is always on point. He is improving as a legislator as well, his ability to use his time more precisely and expediently is noticeable. I am not a Texan never have been just appreciate his work!

[@allieh9561]

I need an ID to...go to the doctor's office, get an apartment, rent a car, board a plane, when younger to buy alcohol...but not to vote? Hmmm...here's the other thing that's curious. These non-citizens would be angry if we voted in their elections...if the shoe was on the other foot.

[@patriciapollock1442]

ID is required to buy rubber cement ( really handy in crafting)

[@cinnapaw23]

No mail in voting and ID of citizenship when voting.

[@CaptnJack]

You need ID to buy Beer, to Drive, to buy smokes, etc so....how is it more difficult to have it to vote?

[@Ultramiles206]

What is the argument against this?

[@indiansfever11]

Dems probably going with the argument that poor ethnic minorities don't always have ID. Poor excuse

[@KayRay424]

Dems: we can’t win if we don’t cheat.

[@willharriman1881]

The crooked, cheating Democrat party wants ILLEGAL IMMIGRANTS to vote!

[@Mike-tc8ob]

Dems can't win elections without fixing them, so they want the right to fix them.

[@lyokomajor]

Probably the standard racist rhetoric like "it's hard for black people to get an ID because they don't know how to....." etc etc

[@frankmorris4790]

In New Mexico poll workers don't even ask. So Mrs. and I ALWAYS insist on showing it!

[@rjay7019]

😮 that's crazy! I work for the county and the County Clerk knows who I am and I still have to show my ID to vote in Texas.

[@-dano]

Democrat corruption is everywhere!

[@thespider7898]

Nearly every nation on earth requires this

[@kellytackett8299]

Legal ID is a MUST !!!!!!!!!!!!

[@goosecouple]

"A large US population cannot even tell time from an analog clock. Good luck America !!"

[@kjnoah]

awesome, those people can forget to vote, it is a much more complex task.

[@billshepard6664]

Hell they don't know which bathroom too use.

[@-dano]

Bring back asylums!

[@braddouglas7839]

They don't even teach that in school anymore.

[@angiehowat9057]

​@@braddouglas7839I know I had to teach my stepson how to read an analog clock. Cuz the only digital clock I had what's on the microwave. He was 12 I would have taught him younger but I didn't know he couldn't read a analog clock. He couldn't read cursive he could not read cursive.

[@PhilTrager]

Good job Chip Roy. Being a citizen is a must and a no brainer. Supreme Court must know the common sense of this.

[@kittiegramfrfr]

It’s too easy for non-citizen immigrants to vote in this country. Non-citizens can get state id’s or a drivers license. If you have that, and check ‘yes’ on the box on the form that asks if you are a u.s. citizen, and give an address, you can register to vote.

[@philliphsieh83]

I support and will obey Chip Roy and the U.S. Government forever!

[@davidcaunter5346]

The idea someone here illegally can vote in ANY election is BS. It’s just the first step to allow them to vote in all elections. 🤬

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

Yeah because they can't

[@thumbob]

Voter ID now!

[@Castle743]

YES CITIZENS TO VOTE!

[@patthewoodboy]

In the UK you have to have photo ID to vote at a polling station , but we also have a postal voting system where no proof of ID is required , its beyond mad

[@tomsoil9909]

Why do we wait untill now to resolve this??? WTF??? Isn't it already law to be a citizen of the US to vote?? WTF???

[@oldmangreywolf6892]

The problem is not the addition of laws, it is the enforcement.

[@dfb1111]

"it's already illegal, what are you worried about", great words by the folks that keep wanting more gun laws and ignoring the ones that already exist.

[@netdoctor1]

*_Exactly!!_*

[@FrancesWalkup-fb2rx]

They need to treat voting like getting on a plane ID REQUIRED!!!!!

[@autovilletv9661]

The Kenyan Muslim Obama needs this requirement

[@robertewalt7789]

Two conspiracy theories in one short sentence!

[@arlenelovell3187]

What are you smoking?

[@joeblo5804]

@@arlenelovell3187 well, if he was kenyan moooslim like obooooma he'd be rolling up giraffe shiite with a banana leaf .

[@ky.gambler5281]

@@robertewalt7789 that's what they called Noah until the rain water got neck deep? Seems too many of these conspiracies come true for some to comprehend nowadays!

[@eneveasi]

Doesn’t mean all these conspiracies are true.

[@billwilson2160]

They won't be able TO CHEAT as EASY

[@taroman7100]

proof they stole the last one

[@michaelkupchik3974]

Only pirates and criminals would dislike this bill.

[@Good13man]

We all know what they're worried about.

[@NemesisVNV]

First off.... how is a bill even required for this. It's the law that if you're not a legal citizen, you can not vote. Why not keep what's in place and hold people accountable for breaking the law?

[@-dano]

They are breaking the law when they step across our border! You really think they aren't voting? The damn demoncrats aren't enforcing laws.

[@xusmico187]

loosing to real AMERICAN CITIZENS.

[@hirotakasugi4891]

They also need to push Citizenship to count in the Census. The census is used to determine seats in congress, but right now the census doesn’t separate citizens from illegals. So high illegal states getting more seats.

[@willfriar8054]

I needed my driver's license with the gold star on it to prove that I was 68 years old to buy cigarettes at Murphy's gas. she said only valid driver's license allowed.

[@jody8Tm]

They need id to go to get a checking account. Need a id to get a wire transfer. Need a id to buy smokes or booze. Hell need an id in most places to get a can kf spraypaint. Need an id to rent a apartment. Need a id to drive need an id to buy guns and ammo or a cross bow even. Need an id to buy fireworks in a lot of places. Need an id to sign up for a lot of utilities and services. Need an id to register for college classes. Need a id to get a job. Why is it so hard to get id to do the most powerful act in a system with elected representation?

[@chrislong8559]

You know why, you all do? They need the option to steal the election.

[@kittiegramfrfr]

Non immigrants can get state id’s or drivers license. If you have that, and check ‘yes’ on the box on the form that asks if you are a u.s. citizen, and give an address, you can register to vote.

[@SpringoStar]

VOTER ID! NOW! THIS IS RIDICULOUS GOP! STOP THE MADNESS!

[@margaretarross1712]

What we need is a new President.

[@debrastanford8761]

THANK YOU❤❤❤

[@MichaelSlattery-sh8vl]

The original Laws need too stay in their Original as written!❤

[@tnolan3176]

Cant check I.D. if it is a Mail In Vote !!!

[@rooney2561]

I was just going to say that too

[@99Racker]

OK, if is so apparent, why has Congress not moved to make it so?

[@ky.gambler5281]

Ask a Demonrat this question?

[@rondasparks]

No one that’s not a citizen should vote in any election whatsoever ❤

[@cjelsen-leonard4745]

They don't

[@asdfasdfasdf4746]

I literally need an ID to buy a Sharpie permanent marker from the Dollat Store 😂

[@skullheadwater9839]

Preach brother, speak the truth, we all know!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!