College Cost Reduction Act of 2007--Continued

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COLLEGE COST REDUCTION ACT OF 2007--Continued -- (Senate - July 19, 2007)

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AMENDMENT NO. 2350 TO AMENDMENT NO. 2327

Mrs. DOLE. Madam President, I have an amendment at the desk, No. 2350, and I ask for its immediate consideration.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. The clerk will report the amendment.

The assistant legislative clerk read as follows:

The Senator from North Carolina [Mrs. DOLE], for herself, and Mr. McConnell, proposes an amendment numbered 2350 to amendment No. 2327.

Mrs. DOLE. Madam President, I ask unanimous consent that further reading of the amendment be dispensed with.

The PRESIDING OFFICER. Without objection, it is so ordered.

The amendment is as follows:
(Purpose: To amend the Help America Vote Act of 2002 to require individuals voting in person to present photo identification)

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Mrs. DOLE. Madam President, I am proposing a commonsense measure to uphold the integrity of Federal elections. My amendment to require voters to show photo identification at the polls would go a long way in minimizing potential for voter fraud.

When a fraudulent vote is cast and counted, the vote of a legitimate voter is cancelled. This is wrong, and my amendment would help ensure that one of the hallmarks of our democracy, our free and fair elections, is protected.

This provision was approved by the Senate in the 109th Congress when it was filed by Minority Leader McConnell, who I am proud to have as a cosponsor of this amendment.

Opinion polls repeatedly confirm that Americans overwhelmingly support this initiative. I strongly encourage my colleagues to stand with the American people and support this measure.

I ask for the yeas and nays.

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