Mike Lee Asks Witness: Should People Show Proof Of Citizenship When They Register To Vote?
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- Опубликовано: 17 мар 2024
- At last Tuesday's Senate Judiciary Committee hearing, Sen. Mike Lee (R-UT) questioned witnesses about voter ID and voting rules.
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Shouldn't even have to ask this question. Pathetic. ONLY American citizens with ID. Nothing else.
Where are IDs listed in the Constitution?
I'm sure that there wasn't the VAST amount of voter fraud that we have now @@tomw.6757
Typical Democrat reply. Where are driver's licenses mentioned in the Constitution? For a fair election, citizens only, ID required and paper ballots@@tomw.6757
@@tomw.6757 constitution doesn't cover every instance that may come however, it places limits on the government. there is a reason why a president can only be a natural born citizen, it is to keep foreign nations from influencing our government policies. So the reasoning follows that only citizens should be able to vote in a federal election. Most states require you be a resident to vote in state elections.
@@markburton5292 nobody is arguing that citizens cannot vote. The point is we don't have national photo IDs in this country.
It's entirely possible to be a legitimate citizen with no photo ID.
ID REQUIRED! ONLY CITIZENS.
You can get an id without citizenship in many states across this country. ID does not prove citizenship.
They’re giving illegals ID and a pass from homeland security to fly nationally for free
you're a bit out of time and on the wrong continent, Nazi Germany happened a long time ago, but they do say those that don't learn from history are doom to repeat the mistakes of the past.
What are you talking about @@johng.1703
@@johng.1703 I'm sure. Lazy irresponsible people always use Hitler. I bet you're on some kind of government assistance that we as a country paid for.
I am a legal immigrant. I cannot vote. Nobody without citizenship should vote. The discussion alone is insane.
Do you pay TAXES or fees? Then we need something in between otherwise it is Taxation without (your) Representation. Maybe you elect your proxy representative? You do deserve to be HEARD.
@@steveurbach3093nope. As a legal immigrant, he is indeed paying taxes but he is not entitled to vote. Being a legal resident or a naturalized citizen is normally defined by the fact that legal residents cannot vote, rightfully so. Here in Ohio, our 3rd congressional district elected a Somalian man who doesn’t speak English. He already renamed one of our streets after a a man Muslims find holy who waged “jihad” against The UK
@@steveurbach3093 I was a permanent resident for 20 years before I became a citizen. You are not legally supposed to vote and I agree with that. You can’t have non citizens voting for policies that impact citizens. I am now a citizen and now I do vote. It’s fair in my opinion.
There is no reason a non citizen should be able to vote in ANY election whether local/state/federal. Period
and shouldn't count in a CENSUS
Absolutely
@@lancewilliams4847 The Constitution, Article 1, Section 2, requires a full decennial count of all people resident in the states. Not citizens. Resident within the states. And that is the Constitution. Do you support the Constitution?
@@billsmith2032 Yes, and Dems have realized they could FLOOD the country with people to inflence Congressional Representation. They can simply by-pass Common-sense Refugee laws, just allowing anyone - No ID, no Passport - into the country based on a simple claim of 'persecution'. We know 90% of these claims are invalid. So MILLIONS of INVALID residents - false representation is a crime - are able to determine CONGRESS just by existing within our borders.
@@billsmith2032 Dems didn't care about their STATE constitutions in the 2020 elections! They changed VOTING procedures without care! Look at Delaware absentee for an example. WI, PA..... Dems also didn't care when they ARRESTED Church-goers in 2020. We know Dems don't GAS about the Constitution, don't start now!
Make ID and citizenship a requirement to vote.
citizen ship is required always has been. Do not believe the lies to the contrary.
I remember during the 80s we always showed ID in our little town when we went to vote and then suddenly they were brushing it aside and saying oh you can’t ask that?
@@carlreed6186 Wrong!!
@@totallyjonesin Not wrong there is no proof a non citizen vote was counted not even 1
What about Porta Rico?
If showing id is racist then why isn't the dnc fighting against showing id for for buying alcohol and cigarettes?
When these witnesses refuse to answer they should be charged with contempt of congress. Make them spend 24 hours in a cell and ask them again.
Absolutely! Love those who have a straight answer. Only one simply followed instructions and said only yes both times. But fine to the immigrant who also emphatically said yes, clarifying just to counter the scrambling ramblings of the others.
All those performing the shenanigans we’ve been seeing need to be instantly removed on the spot, carried away, and charged as you say, with contempt-and jailed. Perhaps longer if necessary. It most certainly IS contempt, for the People, the courts, Congress, the Senate, the Constitution, our country itself, and for all that is good and right. Some of their actions have bordered on treason (current sitting POTUS is certainly treasonous, as is the next in line, the VPOTUS).
I had to show proof of citizenship to get a voter regustration. Should be that way all over America.
Sorry to say, but not for the blue states. They want to make their own election rules to by passed that. What do you think Bidumb got 81 million votes?🤣
What proof of citizenship did you have?
@jimmydm3 Birth certificate or a citizenship certificate. I have my citizenship certificate. I just applied for my passport and will have to show it at the post office on monday. So they can make a copy.
Fake documents are everywhere. Not real proof.
It is that way to register. Non issue.
Other than the U.S. what other country allows non citizens to vote in their elections? No citizen no vote period.
Only American citizens should have a vote on our elections ! Name me one country that would.
The UK, my adopted country, allows EU nationals resident in the UK to register to vote in local elections. Personally, I agree with the "first generation son of a naturalized citizen" that only US citizens should be permitted to vote in ANY election held on US soil.
There isn't any non citizens voting in federal elections in the US.
@@marielaveau8761 Yeah, the UK is no longer a sovereign nation so it's a bad example. You have been invaded and captured.
Anyone that cannot answer a yes or no question with a yes or no answer is up to no good
If you are an illegal why should you have the same rights as an American citizen like myself? It’s a disgrace on our ridiculous administration!
Excuse me... Illegals seem to have MORE rights and free services than Citizens (of any kind) or Veterans who served our country as a step to citizenship.
The Party knows where to find more glorious, revolutionary votes.
Getting a yes or a no out of a politician is like pulling teeth
Not an American citizen, you shouldn't be legally allowed to vote in our elections. Period
... and shouldn't be able to "illegally" vote
You can certainly tell who is lying 🤥 and who is telling the truth. LoL 😂
Makes sense to me.
State and local elections. We are required to have ID even while walking down the street. We have to have ID for every single thing we do, so why is this an issue or question?
They cannot vote.
I.D. REQUIRED
No ID, no alcohol, cigarettes, air travel, car rental, hotel room, or bank account
I can't wait for Trump to change this shit when he comes back to the W.H. Id required, and one day voting at the voting booths
You can get an id without citizenship in many states across this country. ID does not prove citizenship.
@@scotttommasulo5512Just like he supported the second amendment and built the wall right? Trump is almost as worthless as Biden.
@@scotttommasulo5512 If you want a FEDERAL solution, it would take a Constitutional Amendment. Anything less wouldn't survive legal challenges. The president plays no official role in the Amendment process.
What cowardly answers by some of them.
You can't buy a Scratch Ticket without an ID. Let that sink in.
Or a freaking beer
It's a shame that you have to BS around this very simple and logical question. ITS OBVIOUS....YOU NEED PROOF TO VOTE
Dont these people swear an oath to uphold the Constitution? Seems like they have no clue what that document is about.
They know
They know! Treason i say. Treat it as such!!
An oath from a Democrat holds zero value. The constitution and laws are only as valuable as the people who take an oath to uphold them.
@@greenstar589 Treason is a very specific crime, outlined in the Constitution. However, failure to uphold the Oath of Office is grounds for dismissal. In the case of the Executive Branch, including President, Vice President, and Cabinet members, grounds for impeachment and removal.
@@garyjackson3531So Sir the entire Biden Administration is in violation of failure to uphold the oath of office.
I had to show ID to get a library card. Why shouldn't I have to show ID to vote?
Anyone of them that didn't say no to non citizens being aloud to vote should be removed from there position after this hearing.
We have to show ID for everything! Voting for our government should be for our citizens
I didn't have to show ID to buy a loaf of bread, maybe a bottle of booze or pack of cigarettes) or hire a contractor, or hire anybody for that matter. I'm not sure how to prove I'm a citizen I guess a driver license proves it, maybe a credit card, a mortgage, a loan agreement. Just saying you don't have to show an ID for everything.
You can get an id without citizenship in many states across this country. ID does not prove citizenship.
Not everything, but most things you do....buying a house, taking out a loan. opening a bank account, purchasing a firearm to be registered, buying property, going to the Doctor, applying for health care, buying a new or used car to register and license, applying for an apartment, Getting a room at a hotel/motel, fishing/hunting/trapping license, alcohol, cigarettes, applying for welfare assistance, applying for disability,.....the list is huge. And for one minute to think that voting for how and who is responsible for running our country isnt as important is illogical at best.@@howtheheckru8102
ONLY CITIZENS PERIOD
That's a ludicrous question. Americans are the citizens of this country all here legally.
One should be proud to show that they are Americans
this is why most of these people no longer represent their constituents.
When they register *AND* when they vote.
Not requiring valid ID to vote disenfranchises every legal citizen.
An illegal vote cancels out a legal vote. Every time.
Those that said no or argued against this should be investigated as to motives
You have to use ID, and in some cases references and a letter from a landlord to ADOPT A PET
Only US citizens, PERIOD! Why in the hell should this question even be asked? AMAZING!
That's how low we've sunk as a nation. Marching toward banana republic status.
I know it was more than 70 years ago, but do you remember something called "the Boston tea party"?
how very 18th century British of you.
@@johng.1703 And your ignorant point is?
It's a "Yes or No" Question ding bats! This is why America is so screwed!!!
So damn frustrating,isn’t it! The rule is YES or NO! Doesn’t seem to difficult to me 🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️🤷🏼♂️
2 can't hear.
Seriously. Why does no one have the balls to throw formalities out the window when needed? If I was a politician I’d be telling people to cut the pretty speech bs and give it blunt and plain. Ik the senator or whatever did so but not quick and assertive enough.
@@BernieTheDevastator AMEN!
One person, with proof of citizenship, one vote one day. no electronic voting. Paper ballots so that they can be verified and recounted if necessary.
THIS!!
I am OK with up to 4 days of voting. But not mail in voting unless you request an absentee ballot. Mailing out five ballots for every voter is by design set up to allow cheating
I would even be okay with election day being 24 full hours, and giving reasonable paid time off work for voting - WITH ID. This weeks long nonsense is ridiculous. Absentee ballots should only be for deployed military. Even then we have the equipment to let them vote without absentee ballots.
election day also as a holiday.
@@tbdrummer67 yes but also absentee for elderly and disabled citizens who would actually have trouble going in person. (china virus not an excuse) if there is concern we could always have real poll workers (or sherrifs/police) [not random people harvesting ballots] go in person to those people for id and stuff. maybe even make them wear body cam like police?
Proof of citizenship should be required in all state and federal elections.
There is nothing I can do without showing an ID. This is so silly.
Just a thought, very easy, no, a non-citizen does not get the privilege to vote and yes you need to show proof of citizenship.
THE ANSWER IS ALWAYS "YES" !!!!
If you cant answer yes to these simple questions clearly you are not qualified to represent us. Replace these people asap.
I'll put my money on it, that a kindergarten class could follow instructions better than these people.
This is how you know politician's are for them and not the people. 99% of Americans see no issue with showing proof of ID when registering to vote. You need ID for everything else, except to vote on who's in power. Kind of ass backwards.
This is how ignorant most conservatives are; You can get an id without citizenship in many states across this country. ID does not prove citizenship.
Horrid that those questions were so hard for some of them to answer.....this 'discrimination argument is ridiculous .
We need voter ID!
Citizens need to ask themselves " Why would any Organization not want voter ID laws.
In my state, they scan your ID for anything sold with age restrictions. I say we move the polling places to the local convenience stores because without the lady behind the counter scanning your ID, you ain’t getting 💩.
Yes people should prove they are a US citizens to register to vote.
They do to register. Be an election judge and learn the system. Know what you speak about.
why is there even a question about this ? we learned this in school.
It’s a crime Kansas was sued successfully. Thank you, Senator Lee, my senator, whom I voted for, and thanks for the regular updates, I appreciate them (Sen. Mike Lee sends regular e-mails to keep citizens in the loop on what’s going on and his position on the issues. They’ve been useful to me).
How pathetic. Very troubling.
Can't believe they actually are putting this to question!
This is unreal.
This is insanity....I can't imagine sneaking into another country, walking into where they vote and expecting to vote and having my vote count.
Ban Tyson foods !
Why?
@@garyalford9394oh something about hiring illegals
@@garyalford9394 they hired illegal aliens over Americans !!
Crazy that we are at this point. You must be a citizen to vote. How hard is that.
This shouldn't even be a question we have to ask. You need ID for hundreds of less important things. It's stupid to think that ID shouldn't be an absolute requirement for voting in America. Thank you, Mike, for being a voice of reason. That's why I voted for you. You're one of the few sane people in Washington.
I have to provide my State issued driver's license in GA when voting and I am proud to do it! I would be angry if they didn't require me to show it.
Same in Tennessee
Same in Alabama
My drivers license expired because as a Senior, I can not pass the Senior test (way more difficult than the regular ones given to non-English speakers). A DL is a permit to DRIVE. It is absurd the it is still NOT valid ID (same goes for my US Passport.) Did my US birth certificate get revoked when these docs expired?
Notice how it's only The foreign born people saying no, All the born americans in this hearing say yes , right away
Tethers are the worst...
Except for the appreciative legal immigrant. He was emphatically a yes both times as well. But their nation of origin is telling…
Fr man I’m Mexican American and I say ONLY US CITIZENS can vote!!
@@puchtorreslike every place in the world.dems need to cheat
Why on earth would you let a non citizen vote for a government they aren't part of. How is this an issue.
Able to travel thousands of miles with thousands of dollars without water, clothing, and bathrooms. ShowIng an ID is too hard to do?
Can people not answer "YES" or "NO"....only trying to confuse with a paragraph answer.
This is so absurd
No non citizen should be able to vote in any election period!
I am a veteran and I cannot even go into a Federal building without providing identification that I am a veteran and a citizen.
No one can go into a federal building even if it's a courthouse without providing identification.
Based on these facts, of course people should be required to prove their citizenship in order to vote in a state or federal election.
The fact we have bozos in this country in prominent positions that believe we Don't Need ID to register and vote is incredibly scary
It has been that way in the big East Coast cities since the immigrant gangs flooded in during the 1800s.
Irish immigrants formed gangs to fight the nativist American gangs, most of which were volunteer fire departments.
Once the party bosses exploited vote-rigging, electioneering, and ballot-stuffing, they began to seize power of the mayoral offices in the big cities, so they could wrestle police protection in their favor.
It's one of the biggest, dirtiest secrets of US Eastern Seaboard politics that formed the framework of organized crime in government.
Then the Italians, Sicilians, and Russian J3wz came along and mirrored what the Irish had done, and spread like a cancer to the rest of the US.
Every state requires ID to register. Know what you are talking about.
@@billsmith2032 clearly u dont
@@rivernorthhomes tell me the state that doesn’t require proof of citizenship to register to vote. I’ll check it and will admit if I am wrong. And I will post proof here if I am correct and you will admit you are wrong. You have 50 states to choose from. Give me one.
Those for no ID to vote should be voted out !
The smart folks can’t follow simple instructions, yes or no 😂😂
ABSOLUTELY 💯 %!!!
Can't believe we are talking about this
Most important question in the United States right now!🤔🇨🇦
Never mind. You can’t even follow yes or no directions.
That's what you get trying to ask a simple question to Democrats
Here in Tennessee Its been law forever. Been showing my ID since 1998. Should be a national requirement.
Having to ask these questions about Voter ID in 2024 is simply mind boggling In Every Country on the plannet Citizenship and Voter ID is the Law when Voting What's Wrong With America Can any one tell me
Democrats
If these people ever applied for a job with my company I wouldn't hire any of them. None of them can follow simple directions.
Yes, show ID, some states you can vote by mail, so no need to show anything especially if you’re registered to vote.
I vote by mail. I am sent an email that my vote has been received, then another to confirm it has been counted.
Note that he asked for a Yes or No, and only two of them were able to answer that way.
I can't believe they are asking this question.... we are doomed
Federal law and state law is unless you are a citizen you can not vote. Non citizens do not get that right
It’s interesting to see how many could not answer with a simple ‘yes’ or ‘no’!
I was only allowed to vote in local elections and NOT allowed to vote for parlament or president before I got my Finnish citizenship. Why should the "greatest" country be different?
SOMEONE tell me HOW they won the case in Kansas? What is discriminatory about having to show proof of citizenship to register to vote? Someone give me the case so I can read it myself. I do NOT understand how all of these voter ID laws are being struck down!!!
Imagine how many more questions could be avoided if they cut out formalities.
I needed my dl number to register that should be all law
It boggles the mind...the disconnect that people have if they don't think it's reasonable to only allow citizens to vote, and therefore to expect proof of citizenship. How do they not understand the harm associated with allowing just anyone to vote in our elections? If you were an Apple employee, would you want Microsoft or Google employees having any voting power over your pay, benefits, or even the products you would make? Do they not understand the conflict of interest that is by definition involved in this scenario? A position that can only be held by those well-meaning, and yet completely ignorant of the realities of life and human nature.
--Yes or no answers please:
-- political-position dissertations given.
Yes, if we went to their countries we would have to show a passport. The fact they are even discussing this question is an insult I the people that pay you to do your job. Unless you are taking funds to destroy the U.S.?
What I find most disturbing about dancing around voter ID is I live in a particular county and township, I can only vote in that particular township, and I require a valid ID to vote and that ID must match my address on record.
We are the United States. UNITED. Not separated.
In name only.
@blindjustice8718 Well it still means something to some of us.
This was the closest to a yes or no answer from a group I've seen. If they don't know the meaning of choice, of yes or no, without belittling them, I guess I'd have to say, they must not know any better. Lack of proper schooling can cause that. 3/18/2024
PROOF OF CITIZENSHIP / PICTURE ID is needed to : fly commercially.....buy ammo.....open an checking account.... enter into a lease.....get a passport....sign up for college entrance.....get a mortgage.....secure a permit to carry.....enter into bars.....etc.....etc..... Why on earth should it not also be required TO VOTE ?
Absolutely!
The politician is incapable of answering with a simple yes or no. The regular citizen answers immediately yes or no.
If it were left up to some of our politicians, they would be sending our Ballots to Guatemala and El Salvadore.
Notice that you must be a US CITIZEN to vote in a Federal election. That is set by current federal law. Each STATE on the other hand can determine who votes in a State & Local election, provided the State is not discriminating or violating Federal Voting Rights Acts. Having said that, the States really have grasped and held on to an excessive amount of undue power. Voter qualifications should be NATIONAL & UNIFORM throughout the USA. One set of legal, acceptable standard as to WHO is qualified to VOTE in All Elections but UNFORTUNATELY the States power grab (stems back to the Constitional Convention 1787) allows States to throw this monkey wrench into the mix and truly muddy the waters.
I’ve been with my girl for 18 years. She has a green card and can’t vote. Why should illegals be able to vote.
Citizenship status should be on Real-ID
Perhaps all prospective voters should be required to pass a test on US history, civics, and government, before being issued a Voter's License?
Then bye bye to 99.9% of votes for the Democrats 😉
While I agree, that is actually enumerated as a "thou-shall-not" in the Constitution.
Imagine a Democrat teacher in a red state teaching the Constitution so effed up that an 18-year-old would fail the test on the Constitution and couldn't vote.
Take away the "and couldn't vote," and that is where America is right now.
Camarillo cannot answer yes or no.
Deep state op.
What a surprise
If they can't answer yes to these questions, then they don't belong in any position in the government. 🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️🤦♀️
What needs to happen in reality is people need to be properly screened to ensure they are a citizen when applying for a voter registration card. Then when you go to vote you should have to present your voter registration card and a State ID to prove that is who they are. I am a first generation immigrant, was here for 20 years before I became a citizen, registered to vote and I am now proud to vote. One thing people dont realize is the DMV tries to register everyone they ever make contact with. EVEN when they know they are not a citizen.
ask every immigration lawyer, they have had a client who voted and was not legally able to vote,
any sources?
@@wills242 me,
I have an ex-friend a Mexican LEGAL immigrant who is doing voter registration, she pays no attention whatsoever to whether they're here legally.
It is incredible that these people do not answer "Yes or No" to a simple question. I am surprised because IN EVERY COUNTRY in the world, you must be a citizen and show your ID to vote. It is incredible that the US is debating this issue. You must put many reforms in your Constitution, because in all countries many of these rights and requirements are written in the constitutions.
Absolutely and without any hesitation, the answer is a loud and resounding YES!
The last time I needed to renew my Texas drivers license, I was required to show my birth certificate proving I was an American citizen, it was a hastle but I complied knowing that my d/l would be updated to meet new federal laws. If I use my d/l as ID it proves I am who I say i am, i think everyone should be required to do the same.
I just registered in my new state- I was amazed that no one asked me for ANY ID. At all, nothing.