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ScratchCat

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20. It doesn't require a passport to vote

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 11:45 AM

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I don't support the SAVE Act, but I don't know where some people are getting this stuff. It would be automatically struck down at the first legal challenge which would happen the day after it was signed into law if it required such a thing.

As long as you had to provide a birth certificate to renew/get your drivers license, that suffices any requirement here. Most people have the new, conforming ID. Durbin is simply incorrect about driver's licenses not qualifying here. This law would not require every American to acquire a passport to vote in the 2026 or 2028 elections. Again, if it did, it would be automatically struck down.

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Why my head hurts: This exchange just happened Thursday on the Senate floor. [View all] 634-5789 Yesterday OP

Not to forget that: no_hypocrisy Yesterday #1

It's a poll tax. sop Yesterday #5

A poll tax that also has to be renewed every ten years, I believe. no_hypocrisy Yesterday #7

I don't have a passport Mr.Bee 23 hrs ago #24

To your point number 3 COL Mustard 5 hrs ago #59

Great Catch! Chasstev365 Yesterday #2

Many "uneducated" blubunyip Yesterday #12

Theoretically yes BannonsLiver 23 hrs ago #26

That's an interesting thought. I imagine in red states, AleksS 12 hrs ago #55

Ugh. Not at all shocked it's Cornyn. mwmisses4289 Yesterday #3

It would disenfranchise married women the most. Squaredeal Yesterday #4

Infuriating EuterpeThelo Yesterday #17

I have read news reports that say a marriage certificate won't be accepted as ID in the event of a divorce. love_katz 13 hrs ago #50

Spot on! Since more than a couple GOP pols and influencers suggested women should not be able to vote Attilatheblond 19 hrs ago #34

I just had to go through all this for the RealID. slightlv 14 hrs ago #46

I have read that RealID won't be accepted as proof of citizenship. love_katz 13 hrs ago #53

Crap... they truly are trying to cancel the voting rights of more than slightlv 5 hrs ago #58

It took me 9 months to get my passport because marybourg 11 hrs ago #56

This bill is clearly intended to disenfranchise women and minorities since fewer of them vote for Republicans. Lonestarblue Yesterday #6

it will also disenfranchise trans people LymphocyteLover Yesterday #10

I got my passport a year ago. Saw the brown stuff ready to hit the fan. twodogsbarking Yesterday #8

mine arrived last week. processing times are currently very quick, FWIW. uncle ray Yesterday #18

Mine too a bit longer. I had to get a new birth certificate. The old ones did not name your parents like the new ones. twodogsbarking Yesterday #19

i prepared and got a fresh new copy, only to be told the old one was actually better! uncle ray 21 hrs ago #30

Mainers, heads up! Susan Collins appears to waver on support for the act, Easterncedar Yesterday #9

Susan Collins wavering? Thanks for my first laugh of the day. efhmc Yesterday #13

Hah! Yeah, but her reelection is not so sure this time Easterncedar 23 hrs ago #23

Why is a person like this even in politics? efhmc 12 hrs ago #54

I wonder that all the time. Easterncedar 9 hrs ago #57

Bitch is concerned.. thomski64 13 hrs ago #51

Cornyn is even dumber than I thought. JFC LymphocyteLover Yesterday #11

I kinda thought he was being deliberately dumb... ananda Yesterday #14

Cornyn is worthless garbage Scalded Nun Yesterday #15

It seems like this would disenfranchise more Republican voters. CaptainTruth Yesterday #16

Sounds like the rural midwest, where I live now! Bro and I live within 20 minutes of our hometown. slightlv 14 hrs ago #47

It doesn't require a passport to vote ScratchCat Yesterday #20

That is incorrect mcar 23 hrs ago #25

I wouldn't trust this SCOTUS to strike it down, ScratchCat! slightlv 13 hrs ago #48

TLDR: Jim Crow Must Go. usonian 23 hrs ago #21

From what I have read, this bill will disenfrancise both republicans and Democrats. patphil 23 hrs ago #22

Renewed my passport late last year. Very quick Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #36

I was told yesterday by my tax preparer that AAA helps with the process. patphil 18 hrs ago #38

See my reply above yours... slightlv 13 hrs ago #49

Talarico's gonna mop up the floor with Cornyn ... nt TBF 22 hrs ago #27

LOL sure. In Texas. maxsolomon 19 hrs ago #37

Here's hoping, anyway. calimary 17 hrs ago #41

I know it's not all that likely - TBF 16 hrs ago #43

About 50% Timewas 22 hrs ago #28

Some educated people also don't have passports. SidneyR 22 hrs ago #29

The problem (ostensibly) is voter fraud Seinan Sensei 20 hrs ago #31

Cornyn is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote 20 hrs ago #32

ISN'T PAYING A FEE IN ORDER TO VOTE ILLEGAL? Jimvanhise 20 hrs ago #33

Jeezus. What a goddamn mess. Joinfortmill 19 hrs ago #35

Congress is ... alimbalt 18 hrs ago #39

That's a good one! calimary 16 hrs ago #42

Voting should be mandatory. $40 lazy tax going to the inside the beltway constitutional officer yacht club Gum Logger 18 hrs ago #40

..and GOP is already reducing avenues for obtaining passports..ending allowing libraries to assist BlueWaveNeverEnd 15 hrs ago #44

I never knew they did! Callie1979 14 hrs ago #45

Hey Senator Asshat... FalloutShelter 13 hrs ago #52