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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.

USA117th CongressSJRES-67| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment related to the fundamental right to vote. Specifically, it grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Next, it specifies that the fundamental right to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state, unless the denial or abridgment is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means. Finally, it repeals a specific portion of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which allows for the denial of the right to vote based on crime. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-75
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7259-7260)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-75
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.


  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7259-7260)

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-98: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.

USA117th CongressSJRES-67| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment related to the fundamental right to vote. Specifically, it grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Next, it specifies that the fundamental right to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state, unless the denial or abridgment is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means. Finally, it repeals a specific portion of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which allows for the denial of the right to vote based on crime. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-75
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7259-7260)
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-75
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.


  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S7259-7260)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (7)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

Related Bills

  • HJRES 117-98: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted