Proposed
Resolution · 119th Congress · HJRES 196
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
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Introduced 2026-06-11Topic: elections democracy · civil rightsSummary
AI-generated summary, report an errorThis joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution that would give every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the right to vote in any public election where they live. It would bar the federal government, states, and any public or private person or entity from denying or limiting that right, except that the federal government or a state could set requirements narrowly tailored to preserve election integrity. States would have to run elections under performance standards set by Congress and let eligible voters register and vote on election day. The amendment would take effect only if ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the states.
Sponsors
- Jonathan L. Jackson Democrat sponsor
- 18 cosponsors
Action history
| Date | Chamber | Action | Status effect |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026-06-11 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. | refer |
| 2026-06-11 | Introduced in House | introduce | |
| 2026-06-11 | Introduced in House | introduce |