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House To Vote On Paper Trail and OSS Voting Bill

Posted by kdawson on from the good-start dept.

Spamicles writes "A vote is imminent for the bill that is a direct response to problems in the 2006 elections. This legislation would create a paper trail for elections, require a manual audit of every federal election, and open the source code of voting software in certain circumstances. The bill currently has 216 co-sponsors and is expected to be brought to the floor of the House and passed any day."

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  1. Bush plans to veto... by Anonymous Coward · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    From the Dub:

    "We need to make sure that votes are counted accurately and safely. Bills like these only embolden our enemies. This bill will only erode the confidence the American people have in our democratic election system. If this bill were to become law, the lessons of 9-11 will have been forgotten. I vow to veto this bill."

    At least, that's my guess.

  2. Re:I'm Canadian by EveryNickIsTaken · · Score: 0, Flamebait

    It's all done in the open with members from all political parties watching (but never touching) every aspect of the count.

    Yeah, and that worked so well with the 2000 Florida recount.