Constitutional Amendment: Citizen-Only Voting in Federal Elections
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The amendment would write into the Constitution a rule barring anyone who is not a citizen from voting in federal elections, which mirrors current federal law already banning undocumented immigrants from voting in these races. The practical change is small since this is already illegal, but it removes any future ability of Congress to alter the rule through ordinary legislation.
“Only citizens of the United States may qualify to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress.”
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Senator Eric Schmitt (R-MO) introduced S.J.Res. 212, a constitutional amendment to codify that only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections. The measure aims to create a permanent national standard, moving beyond current federal statutes that already prohibit non-citizen voting.
Rep. Laurel Lee (R-FL) is leading a House effort to amend the U.S. Constitution to explicitly reserve federal voting rights for citizens. Supporters argue the amendment is necessary to prevent future legal challenges or legislative changes that could allow non-citizens to participate in elections.
Following a Supreme Court ruling on birthright citizenship, Republican senators including Eric Schmitt and Rick Scott are renewing calls for a constitutional amendment. The proposed change would ensure that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in federal contests for President and Congress.
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Document Type
Congressional Bill
Official Title
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote Federal in elections.
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