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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.

USA119th CongressHJRES-107| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution, aiming to establish a nationwide prohibition on voting by non-citizens. The core purpose of this amendment is to ensure that only citizens of the United States are eligible to cast ballots in any election held within the country. Specifically, the proposed amendment would prevent individuals who are not citizens from voting in any election for Federal, State, or local office , or on any ballot initiative or referendum . Furthermore, it grants Congress the explicit power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation, ensuring its implementation across all jurisdictions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-40
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-40
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.

USA119th CongressHJRES-107| House 
| Updated: 7/16/2025
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution, aiming to establish a nationwide prohibition on voting by non-citizens. The core purpose of this amendment is to ensure that only citizens of the United States are eligible to cast ballots in any election held within the country. Specifically, the proposed amendment would prevent individuals who are not citizens from voting in any election for Federal, State, or local office , or on any ballot initiative or referendum . Furthermore, it grants Congress the explicit power to enforce this article through appropriate legislation, ensuring its implementation across all jurisdictions.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-40
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.
Jul 16, 2025
Introduced in House
Jul 16, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-40
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.


  • July 16, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • July 16, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Claudia Tenney

Claudia Tenney

Republican Representative

New York

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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