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38. I was told yesterday by my tax preparer that AAA helps with the process.

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Why my head hurts: This exchange just happened Thursday on the Senate floor. [View all] 634-5789 22 hrs ago OP

Not to forget that: no_hypocrisy 22 hrs ago #1

It's a poll tax. sop 21 hrs ago #5

A poll tax that also has to be renewed every ten years, I believe. no_hypocrisy 21 hrs ago #7

I don't have a passport Mr.Bee 16 hrs ago #24

Great Catch! Chasstev365 22 hrs ago #2

Many "uneducated" blubunyip 20 hrs ago #12

Theoretically yes BannonsLiver 16 hrs ago #26

That's an interesting thought. I imagine in red states, AleksS 5 hrs ago #55

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

It would disenfranchise married women the most. Squaredeal 21 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 6 hrs ago #50

Spot on! Since more than a couple GOP pols and influencers suggested women should not be able to vote Attilatheblond 13 hrs ago #34

I just had to go through all this for the RealID. slightlv 7 hrs ago #46

I have read that RealID won't be accepted as proof of citizenship. love_katz 6 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 21 hrs ago #6

it will also disenfranchise trans people LymphocyteLover 20 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 18 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 20 hrs ago #9

Susan Collins wavering? Thanks for my first laugh of the day. efhmc 19 hrs ago #13

Hah! Yeah, but her reelection is not so sure this time Easterncedar 16 hrs ago #23

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

I wonder that all the time. Easterncedar 2 hrs ago #57

Bitch is concerned.. thomski64 6 hrs ago #51

Cornyn is even dumber than I thought. JFC LymphocyteLover 20 hrs ago #11

I kinda thought he was being deliberately dumb... ananda 19 hrs ago #14

Cornyn is worthless garbage Scalded Nun 19 hrs ago #15

It seems like this would disenfranchise more Republican voters. CaptainTruth 19 hrs ago #16

Sounds like the rural midwest, where I live now! Bro and I live within 20 minutes of our hometown. slightlv 7 hrs ago #47

It doesn't require a passport to vote ScratchCat 17 hrs ago #20

That is incorrect mcar 16 hrs ago #25

I wouldn't trust this SCOTUS to strike it down, ScratchCat! slightlv 7 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 16 hrs ago #22

Renewed my passport late last year. Very quick Joinfortmill 12 hrs ago #36

I was told yesterday by my tax preparer that AAA helps with the process. patphil 12 hrs ago #38

See my reply above yours... slightlv 7 hrs ago #49

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

LOL sure. In Texas. maxsolomon 12 hrs ago #37

Here's hoping, anyway. calimary 10 hrs ago #41

I know it's not all that likely - TBF 9 hrs ago #43

About 50% Timewas 15 hrs ago #28

Some educated people also don't have passports. SidneyR 15 hrs ago #29

The problem (ostensibly) is voter fraud Seinan Sensei 14 hrs ago #31

Cornyn is an idiot LetMyPeopleVote 13 hrs ago #32

ISN'T PAYING A FEE IN ORDER TO VOTE ILLEGAL? Jimvanhise 13 hrs ago #33

Jeezus. What a goddamn mess. Joinfortmill 12 hrs ago #35

Congress is ... alimbalt 12 hrs ago #39

That's a good one! calimary 10 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 7 hrs ago #45

Hey Senator Asshat... FalloutShelter 6 hrs ago #52