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TELL US: What do you think about a law requiring qualified women to sign up for a military draft?

A female U.S. Army soldier of the 1st Brigade of the 3rd Infantry Division (Raider Brigade) stands in front of tanks during a visit by the German president to U.S. forces in Grafenwoehr. (Daniel Karmann/Dpa Via Reuters, Daniel Karmann/Dpa Via Reuters)

Talk of a military draft has created quite a debate on Capitol Hill.

While Senate Democrats are pushing for women to register for the draft, GOP Senators are against it.

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The debate stems from Americansโ€™ lack of interest in joining the military, and an effort to bolster recruitment.

The proposals making their way through Congress do not reinstate a draft right away, but are part of discussions as conflicts around the world persist.

The House recently passed a defense policy bill to authorize pay raises for troops and other military spending measures. That bill also included a proposal to make registering for the draft automatic.

A Senate committee approved a version that expanded registration to include women.

We want to hear from you. What do you think about a law requiring qualified women to sign up for a military draft?

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