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.
Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would prohibit persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents from voting in elections. If enacted, the amendment would apply to all elections for federal, state, tribal, and local offices, as well as elections in the District of Columbia and U.S. territories and possessions.
As a joint resolution proposing a constitutional amendment, this measure would require approval by two-thirds of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures to become part of the Constitution. Currently, the bill has been introduced in the House and referred to committee for consideration. It has not yet been voted on by the full chamber.
The practical effect of this amendment, if ratified, would be to establish a constitutional prohibition on voting by non-citizens. Currently, federal law already prohibits non-citizens from voting in federal elections, though state and local voting eligibility rules vary. A constitutional amendment would create a uniform, binding restriction across all levels of government.