CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

DemocratBill · H.J.Res. 196· House(119-HJRES-196)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

Rep. Jackson
Age: 60 years
Illinois
Introduced
6/11/2026
Last activity
6/11/2026 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
Jonathan Jackson
Cosponsors
Democrat - 18Republican - 0
Government Operations and Politics
  1. Introduced
  2. In Committee

What this bill would do

This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to protect the right to vote. It states that citizens of legal voting age have the right to vote in public elections where they reside. This right cannot be denied or abridged, though the government may set narrow requirements to keep elections honest. The amendment would require states to follow election performance standards set by Congress. It also requires states to allow eligible voters to register and vote on election day.

Yes· 3 of 26

  • Does this protect the right to vote?+10

    The bill establishes a constitutional right to vote and prohibits its denial or abridgment.

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?+9

    It mandates same-day registration and voting for all eligible voters.

  • Would Black Americans be better off under this?+8

    Protections against the abridgment of voting rights historically benefit marginalized racial groups.

The opposite

  • Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5

    It limits state autonomy in determining voting registration and election procedures.