Congress·In Committee·S.Res. 605

A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

Denouncing Trump's Statements on Federal Election Takeover

5 months ago·View on Congress.gov·Read full text

This resolution is currently being reviewed by the Senate Committee on Rules and Administration. No further actions are scheduled at this time. The bill is not moving forward right now.

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Very unlikely to pass

This resolution was introduced by Democrats to criticize Trump, making it very unlikely to get the Republican support needed to pass in the Senate.

Key Points

This resolution is a formal statement from some Senators against Trump's comments about taking over how elections are run. Trump has suggested that the federal government should nationalize voting or take over election processes in at least 15 different places.
The resolution explains that the Constitution gives states and Congress the power to run elections, not the person in the White House. It says any attempt by a leader to take this power for themselves would be illegal and against the law.
It also warns that if a leader actually tries to take over elections without permission from Congress or the Constitution, it could be a reason for impeachment and removal from office.
The goal of this move is to protect the current system where local and state officials manage voting. The Senators argue that keeping elections local is necessary to make sure people trust the results and the democratic process.

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Feb 11, 2026Senate

Referred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S581-582)

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Feb 11, 2026

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Source Information

Document Type

Congressional Bill

Official Title

A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

Bill NumberSRES 605

Congress119th Congress

ChamberSenate

Latest ActionReferred to the Committee on Rules and Administration. (text: CR S581-582)

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