# Missouri considers requiring proof of citizenship to register to vote

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**Category:** Great Debates\
**Created:** [May 12, 2008, 3:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missouri-considers-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-to-register-to-vote/449030 "2008-05-12T15:20:51Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 17, 2008, 6:03pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/missouri-considers-requiring-proof-of-citizenship-to-register-to-vote/449030/101 "2008-05-17T18:03:05Z")

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[Missouri Legislature Ends Session With Voter ID Amendment Still on Agenda](http://www.nytimes.com/2008/05/17/us/politics/17missouri.html?ref=politics)

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> Missouri lawmakers ended their legislative session on Friday without completing action on a proposed constitutional amendment that would have enabled election officials to require proof of citizenship from people registering to vote.  
> The bill failed to go to the Senate floor for a vote in part because of pressure by the secretary of state and grass-roots groups, said a Republican lobbyist who worked for the measure.
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> The lobbyist asked not to be identified because he was not authorized to speak…

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