The GOP Block of Marriage Certificates, Blocks Women Voters

If the SAVE Act excludes marriage licenses or REAL IDs, it’s not about security—it’s about silencing married women. • 69 million American women have legally changed their names after marriage. • A marriage certificate is legal proof—accepted by the DMV, SSA, and passport agencies. • If it’s not sufficient for voter registration, the law is discriminatory by design. • REAL IDs and marriage licenses must be accepted—not just passports or birth certificates. • House Republicans rejected an amendment proposed by Rep. Norma Torres to include marriage certificates as valid documentation. • This aligns with Project 2025’s voter suppression strategy: creating barriers that disproportionately affect specific groups. • The message to women is clear: change your name, risk your vote. Fix it—or admit you’re making voting harder for women on purpose.