Bills · HJRES 152
IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS
House Joint Res.HJRES 152Government Operations and Politics
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
INTRO MAR 19· LAST ACTION MAR 19
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WHAT THE BILL DOES
AI-writtenThis proposal matters because it aims to embed a specific voting requirement directly into the Constitution. Currently, federal law generally restricts voting in federal elections to citizens, but the Constitution itself does not explicitly state this. If this amendment passes, it would make it significantly more difficult to alter voting rules for federal elections in the future, as any change would require another constitutional amendment.
By making the "citizen-only" rule a fundamental part of the nation's highest law, it seeks to prevent any future efforts to allow non-citizens to vote in national elections. This would directly impact ongoing debates about who should participate in choosing the country's federal leaders and solidify the legal framework for voter eligibility.
KEY PROVISIONS
3AI-extractedPROVISION 01
Proposes a constitutional amendment stating that only U.S. citizens may vote in any primary or other election for President, Vice President, or members of Congress.
This provision explicitly defines who can vote in national elections directly within the U.S. Constitution.
PROVISION 02
Grants state legislatures the primary authority to create appropriate laws to enforce this citizen-only voting rule.
This maintains the traditional role of states in administering elections and defining specific voting procedures.
PROVISION 03
Allows Congress to make or change state enforcement regulations at any time, and gives Congress the power to enforce this article for Washington D.C.
This ensures federal oversight and potential uniformity across states, while also giving Congress direct authority over voting rules in the nation's capital.
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ACTION TIMELINE
2 EVENTSMAR 19
Introduced in House
MAR 19
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
BILL INFO
TypeHouse Joint Resolution
NumberHJRES 152
Congress119th
StatusIn Committee
IntroducedMar 19, 2026
Last actionMar 19, 2026
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IN COMMITTEE· 119TH CONGRESS · JUDICIARY COMMITTEE · INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026
House Joint Res.HJRES 152Government Operations and Politics
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
INTRODUCED MAR 19, 2026· LAST ACTION MAR 19, 2026
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READING
1 min
COSPONSORS
10
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