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House Republicans Are Set to Pass a Voter Suppression Bill That Would Disenfranchise Millions | “It’s a five-alarm fire for American voters and for election officials” (www.motherjones.com)

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[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 15 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago) (1 children)

It just passed in the House.

Democrats petitioned for protections for people with a name change and Republicans voted against it. If your birth certificate name doesn’t match your ID, you’ll be needing new documentation if you want to vote. Yes, that includes a married surname.

[–] CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago (2 children)

Does it still have to pass the Senate though? Not that they’re any better, but it’s not a done deal yet, is it?

[–] hypna@lemmy.world 8 points 2 years ago (1 children)

It does have to pass the Senate. I can't see this overcoming a filibuster.

[–] CuddlyCassowary@lemmy.world 3 points 2 years ago

Thank you. I’ll keep my fingers crossed and keep trying to make my voice heard.

[–] disguy_ovahea@lemmy.world 1 points 2 years ago* (last edited 2 years ago)

Never mind