CONGRESS FOR VOTERS

RepublicanBill · H.J.Res. 31· House(119-HJRES-31)

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.

Rep. Pfluger
Age: 49 years
Texas
Introduced
1/31/2025
Last activity
1/31/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sponsored by
August Pfluger
Cosponsors
Republican - 8Democrat - 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 amendment aims to prohibit certain individuals from voting in elections. Specifically, it targets those who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents. This prohibition would apply to Federal, State, Tribal, or local offices. It also extends to offices in the District of Columbia and any United States territories or possessions.

Yes

  • Does this tighten control of the border?+2

    The bill aligns voting eligibility with stricter legal status requirements often associated with immigration control.

  • Does this make elections run better?+2

    The bill seeks to standardize voter eligibility across all federal, state, local, and territorial levels of government.

The opposite· 3 of 6

  • Would immigrants be better off under this?-6

    The bill specifically prohibits non-citizens and non-permanent residents from participating in the democratic process.

  • Does this protect the right to vote?-5

    The amendment restricts the right to vote by prohibiting non-citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents from participating in all levels of elections.

  • Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?-5

    The amendment reduces voting access by creating a constitutional barrier for non-citizens and those without permanent resident status.