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H.J.Res. 31 · 119th Congress

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.

IntroducedGovernment Operations and Politics
IntroducedJan 31, 2025
Passed HouseNot yet
Passed SenateNot yet
To PresidentNot yet
Became lawNot yet

Where it stands

Introduced. Latest step, Jan 31, 2025: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

What it does

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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents from voting in elections. Specifically, the joint resolution prohibits such a person from voting in any election for federal, state, tribal, or local office, including offices in the District of Columbia or in any of the territories or possessions of the United States.

Official summary by the Congressional Research Service (Introduced in House, Jan 31, 2025).

Our plain-language breakdown, with what it means for you and the case for and against, is written once a bill starts to move.

What has happened

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  1. Jan 31, 2025Introduced in HouseLibrary of Congress

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Cosponsors

  • Jodey C. Arrington R-TX-19
  • Lauren Boebert R-CO-4
  • Byron Donalds R-FL-19
  • Craig A. Goldman R-TX-12
  • Abraham J. Hamadeh R-AZ-8
  • Ryan Mackenzie R-PA-7
  • William R. Timmons IV R-SC-4
  • Jefferson Van Drew R-NJ-2