Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HJRES 152
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
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Introduced 2026-03-19Topic: elections democracy · immigration · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution stating that only U.S. citizens may qualify to vote in primaries or other elections for President, Vice President, presidential electors, Senators, or Representatives. Each state legislature would pass laws to enforce the amendment, and Congress could make or change those rules at any time. Congress would enforce the amendment for the District of Columbia. The amendment would take effect only if ratified by conventions in three-fourths of the states.
Sponsors
- Laurel M. Lee Republican sponsor
- 12 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-03-19 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-03-19 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-03-19 | Introduced in House | introduce |