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love_katz

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

Fri Mar 13, 2026, 10:28 PM

5 hrs ago

From what I have read, the certificate has to have an official seal on it to be accepted. Just like getting an official copy of your birth certificate, this takes time and costs money.
Ultimately, this is being done to disinfranchise married women who took their husband's last name at marriage and is designed specifically to suppress the vote before the midterm election. Getting rid of mail in voting and voting machines is also designed to suppress the vote by making it harder for the elderly and disabled people to vote due to having to stand in long lines.

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Why my head hurts: This exchange just happened Thursday on the Senate floor. [View all] 634-5789 21 hrs ago OP

Not to forget that: no_hypocrisy 21 hrs ago #1

It's a poll tax. sop 20 hrs ago #5

A poll tax that also has to be renewed every ten years, I believe. no_hypocrisy 20 hrs ago #7

I don't have a passport Mr.Bee 15 hrs ago #24

Great Catch! Chasstev365 21 hrs ago #2

Many "uneducated" blubunyip 19 hrs ago #12

Theoretically yes BannonsLiver 15 hrs ago #26

That's an interesting thought. I imagine in red states, AleksS 4 hrs ago #55

Ugh. Not at all shocked it's Cornyn. mwmisses4289 21 hrs ago #3

It would disenfranchise married women the most. Squaredeal 20 hrs ago #4

Infuriating EuterpeThelo 18 hrs ago #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 5 hrs ago #50

Spot on! Since more than a couple GOP pols and influencers suggested women should not be able to vote Attilatheblond 12 hrs ago #34

I just had to go through all this for the RealID. slightlv 6 hrs ago #46

I have read that RealID won't be accepted as proof of citizenship. love_katz 5 hrs ago #53

It took me 9 months to get my passport because marybourg 4 hrs ago #56

This bill is clearly intended to disenfranchise women and minorities since fewer of them vote for Republicans. Lonestarblue 20 hrs ago #6

it will also disenfranchise trans people LymphocyteLover 19 hrs ago #10

I got my passport a year ago. Saw the brown stuff ready to hit the fan. twodogsbarking 20 hrs ago #8

mine arrived last week. processing times are currently very quick, FWIW. uncle ray 18 hrs ago #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 17 hrs ago #19

i prepared and got a fresh new copy, only to be told the old one was actually better! uncle ray 14 hrs ago #30

Mainers, heads up! Susan Collins appears to waver on support for the act, Easterncedar 19 hrs ago #9

Susan Collins wavering? Thanks for my first laugh of the day. efhmc 18 hrs ago #13

Hah! Yeah, but her reelection is not so sure this time Easterncedar 15 hrs ago #23

Why is a person like this even in politics? efhmc 5 hrs ago #54

I wonder that all the time. Easterncedar 1 hr ago #57

Bitch is concerned.. thomski64 5 hrs ago #51

Cornyn is even dumber than I thought. JFC LymphocyteLover 19 hrs ago #11

I kinda thought he was being deliberately dumb... ananda 18 hrs ago #14

Cornyn is worthless garbage Scalded Nun 18 hrs ago #15

It seems like this would disenfranchise more Republican voters. CaptainTruth 18 hrs ago #16

Sounds like the rural midwest, where I live now! Bro and I live within 20 minutes of our hometown. slightlv 6 hrs ago #47

It doesn't require a passport to vote ScratchCat 16 hrs ago #20

That is incorrect mcar 15 hrs ago #25

I wouldn't trust this SCOTUS to strike it down, ScratchCat! slightlv 6 hrs ago #48

TLDR: Jim Crow Must Go. usonian 16 hrs ago #21

From what I have read, this bill will disenfrancise both republicans and Democrats. patphil 15 hrs ago #22

Renewed my passport late last year. Very quick Joinfortmill 11 hrs ago #36

I was told yesterday by my tax preparer that AAA helps with the process. patphil 11 hrs ago #38

See my reply above yours... slightlv 6 hrs ago #49

Talarico's gonna mop up the floor with Cornyn ... nt TBF 15 hrs ago #27

LOL sure. In Texas. maxsolomon 11 hrs ago #37

Here's hoping, anyway. calimary 9 hrs ago #41

I know it's not all that likely - TBF 8 hrs ago #43

About 50% Timewas 15 hrs ago #28

Some educated people also don't have passports. SidneyR 14 hrs ago #29

The problem (ostensibly) is voter fraud Seinan Sensei 13 hrs ago #31

Cornyn is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #32

ISN'T PAYING A FEE IN ORDER TO VOTE ILLEGAL? Jimvanhise 12 hrs ago #33

Jeezus. What a goddamn mess. Joinfortmill 11 hrs ago #35

Congress is ... alimbalt 11 hrs ago #39

That's a good one! calimary 9 hrs ago #42

Voting should be mandatory. $40 lazy tax going to the inside the beltway constitutional officer yacht club Gum Logger 11 hrs ago #40

..and GOP is already reducing avenues for obtaining passports..ending allowing libraries to assist BlueWaveNeverEnd 8 hrs ago #44

I never knew they did! Callie1979 6 hrs ago #45

Hey Senator Asshat... FalloutShelter 5 hrs ago #52