Hillary Clinton has now reportedly faced significant backlash following her claim that a newly passed GOP bill could threaten voting access for millions of married women.
The bill in question, the Safeguard American Voter Eligibility (SAVE) Act, was approved by the House and seeks to mandate proof of U.S. citizenship for voter registration in federal elections.
Clinton expressed her concerns on social media, specifically stating that the bill could disenfranchise approximately 69 million women whose married names do not align with their birth certificates.
She urged her followers to contact their senators to oppose the legislation, framing it as a “voter suppression measure.”
In response to her tweet, several Republican lawmakers countered Clinton’s assertions, accusing her of spreading misinformation.
Representative Kat Cammack criticized her directly, saying, “Stop. You are lying. Read the bill,” and remarked on the disrespect implied by suggesting married women couldn’t navigate such requirements.
Senator Mike Lee, a supporter of the bill, also responded, contending that if Clinton’s assertions were true, those women would face challenges in completing employment paperwork like the I-9, which also requires proof of citizenship.
He labeled her arguments as unfounded and inconsistent with the bill’s language.
Despite the criticism, Clinton’s claim found support among some Democrats, including Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez, who echoed concerns that women who change their names upon marriage might be denied their voting rights if they lack up-to-date identification.
Republicans maintained that the SAVE Act includes provisions for individuals to verify their citizenship if their documentation does not match. They argued that the bill is designed to ensure fair voting practices rather than disenfranchisement.
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