CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 152· House(119-HJRES-152)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.

Rep. Lee
Age: 52 years
Florida
Introduced
3/19/2026
Last activity
3/19/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Laurel Lee
Cosponsors
Republican - 12Democrat - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States. The goal is to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections. This includes elections for President or Vice President, electors, or members of Congress. The amendment would grant states the authority to prescribe enforcement legislation. Additionally, it allows Congress to make or alter regulations and enforce the article for the District of Columbia.

Yes· 3 of 4

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+5

    The bill codifies a specific standard for voting eligibility in federal elections.

  • Does this make elections run better?+4

    The bill establishes a constitutional standard for federal election eligibility.

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?+3

    The bill empowers state legislatures to prescribe legislation to enforce the citizenship requirement.

The opposite

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-5

    The bill restricts the voting rights of non-citizens, which includes many immigrant populations.

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-2

    By restricting voting to citizens, it may limit the pool of eligible voters in certain jurisdictions.