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HEY MAGA - THE WHITE HOUSE IS NOT YOUR PERSONAL PROPERTY!!! And Trump is not entitled to power no matter how much his shitty ass kissing propaganda channels convince him that he is.

If we do not support the act, the future commercials will be that the Dems want non-citizens to vote. I realize all the bad items of this bill such as the problem with married women. However, how about we support it but speak loudly about how to prove citizenship. For example, using a read ID as proof is not allowed which is nonsensical because the real ID proves citizenship. How about making birth certificate copies free for this purpose? How about allowing marriage certificates as proof (again not allowed under the legislation)? How about making passports free for this purpose? If we address the law from the angle of what is acceptable proof, I would believe that it we can get some traction. Afterall, the law applies to GOP voters registering as well.

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That was the whole point of REAL ID is that it involves proving your citizenship, and honestly at least here in AZ? It is MORE trouble to get than a passport. I forget offhand what the difference about it was cause it's been years but I did both a new (not a renewal) passport and REAL ID at the same time. Since that was done through the state though the state should be able to just say 'okay, you're good to go because we issued you REAL ID'. That is some BS if what you're saying is true.

EDIT: Actually I looked it up and I was wrong. Permanent Legal Residents can get REAL ID's but this doesn't confer voting rights. Just lets you get on planes (when/if that law is actually enforced) and enter certain federal buildings.

The bill, sponsored by the Texas Republican Chip Roy, calls for people who register to vote or update their registration to show documentary proof of citizenship, which could be a passport or birth certificate. While the bill says Real IDs, which have enhanced security standards, could be used if they indicate whether the applicant is a US citizen, these IDs ordinarily do not include that information, and lawful residents who are not citizens and ineligible to vote can still get Real IDs.

https://www.theguardian.com/us-news/2025/apr/10/safeguard-american-voter-act-house-bill

to get a Real ID. Further, at least in PA, all the documents are scanned into a state/PENNDOT database. The state could easily match the real ID data with voter roles before sending them out.

Many lower-income folks do not have driver's licenses.

I think it's the same process to get a real ID on a photo ID

trump is never leaving, until his arteries clog.

In very few local and or state elections you don’t have to be a U.S. citizen. If the Republican’s ideas
were actually popular that wouldn’t have to make it so hard to vote. This is a meaningless gesture
except it will give GOP workers an opportunity to challenge somebody’s right to vote.

by anyone living in the United States on election day. It ain't if,it's when.

This will strip numerous women of their right to vote!!!

I’ll gladly support her opponent. MGP also voted to censure Rep. Al Green after he spoke out at the joint congressional session with the dotard.

Cloture and all...

It will certainly be filibustered. I got blasted here two years ago for saying that Democrats shouldn't get rid of the filibuster. Turns out I was right.

We'd be F'd without it.

I've already jumped through hoops to get my Real ID . . . birth certificate, proof of residency (electric bill), drivers' license, social security, etc. I was younger, then, and I resent like hell having to jump through hoops AGAIN. My mobility is less . . . and my patience is certainly wearing thin. My voter registration and current driver's license should be enough! If they want me to locate my marriage certificate, my original s/s card, my "new" s/s card (from 60-years-ago marriage) to validate change in name, and my birth certificate, and present them in person to some to-be-named official--I want reimbursement for the time and expense involved. If these elected officials (who truly do have cushy jobs can) can run us ragged chasing every new rule change they impose, let the government pay for it.

i see their plan. MAIL IN BALLOTS!!!!

Voter rolls?

Especially for Swing States. Offer help to apply, do the paperwork, and to fund the costs for poorer voters, offer transportation if required. I'm sure any R governors would try and outlaw it, but can it be illegal to help promote the "world's greatest democracy"?

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All I ever see,who WERE caught are Republicans voting for their dead mother who claims how much she loved Trump. They don't care about legalities in voting,they just want to make it constantly harder and harder to vote.

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I volunteer on voting rights/voter protection efforts. Non-citizens do not vote
 
The House GOP majority passed a ban on noncitizen voting, which (a) almost never happens; and (b) is already illegal. It’s worth understanding why.
https://bsky.app/profile/stevebenen.com/post/3lmiblspuhc2h

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Have to resubmit to states for additional verification. What will the cost of Voter ID be? How much will we pay? Like Real ID?

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I understand that the only way repubs can steal elections is if they suppress the vote. However, most repub voters are uneducated, poor and stupid so wouldn’t this prevent more repubs from voting than democratic voters?

The very poor areas (the ones that vote 85% Democrat) are also heavily affected.