On the recordJuly 9, 2002
The right to vote, Mr. Speaker, is the most basic and fundamental right we have as Americans, and despite the importance of this constitutionally important and constitutionally protected right, every election there are millions of citizens with disabilities who find it difficult, if not impossible, to cast their ballot. Across the country, thousands of visually impaired people, voters, are unable to cast a secret vote, a right afforded to every other American, because of their inability to read the ballot visually. This motion to instruct asks the conferees to include language passed by the Senate that requires every polling place to offer at least one voting machine equipped for individuals with disabilities. That is the least we can do, Mr. Speaker, to provide access to voting for every American, every citizen. This motion is about fairness, and people with disabilities deserve equal access to voting.
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