Bill requiring citizenship proof to vote fails


Posted: 1:07 PM Apr 15, 2009
Last Updated: 1:07 PM Apr 15, 2009

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NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) -- A proposal that would require proof of citizenship to register as a Tennessee voter has failed in the House Elections Subcommittee.

The measure sponsored by Rep. Curry Todd, a Collierville Republican, failed 3-3 on Wednesday and is likely dead this session.

The proposal would require people seeking to register to vote to document their citizenship with driver's licenses, passports or birth certificates.

Current state law requires people to check a box on an application affirming under threat of perjury that they are U.S. citizens.

A companion bill to the failed House measure is scheduled for a Senate floor vote this week.

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