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

USA118th CongressSJRES-77| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2024
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-67
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
May 7, 2024
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3505-3506)
  • 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-67
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.


  • May 7, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3505-3506)

Government Operations and Politics

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

USA118th CongressSJRES-77| Senate 
| Updated: 5/7/2024
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 117-67
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
May 7, 2024
Introduced in Senate
May 7, 2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3505-3506)
  • 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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 117-67
    A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.


  • May 7, 2024
    Introduced in Senate


  • May 7, 2024
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3505-3506)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (8)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Ron Wyden (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted