Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HJRES 31
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
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Introduced 2025-01-31Topic: governance ethicsSummary
Summary by the Congressional Research ServiceThis joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents from voting in elections. Specifically, the joint resolution prohibits such a person from voting in any election for federal, state, tribal, or local office, including offices in the District of Columbia or in any of the territories or possessions of the United States.
Sponsors
- August Pfluger Republican sponsor
- 8 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025-01-31 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2025-01-31 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2025-01-31 | Introduced in House | introduce |