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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

USA119th CongressHJRES-196| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
Jonathan L. Jackson

Jonathan L. Jackson

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a new amendment to the United States Constitution, aiming to establish a fundamental right to vote for every citizen of legal voting age in their resident jurisdiction. This right would be protected from denial or abridgment by federal, state, or private entities, with exceptions only for narrowly tailored requirements designed to preserve election integrity. The proposed amendment would also require each state to administer public elections in accordance with performance standards established by Congress. Furthermore, states would be mandated to provide all eligible voters with the opportunity for same-day voter registration and voting on the day of any public election. Congress would be explicitly granted the power to enforce and implement this article through appropriate legislation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-93
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

Bill from Previous Congress

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

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-74
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-93
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-74
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

USA119th CongressHJRES-196| House 
| Updated: 6/11/2026
This joint resolution proposes a new amendment to the United States Constitution, aiming to establish a fundamental right to vote for every citizen of legal voting age in their resident jurisdiction. This right would be protected from denial or abridgment by federal, state, or private entities, with exceptions only for narrowly tailored requirements designed to preserve election integrity. The proposed amendment would also require each state to administer public elections in accordance with performance standards established by Congress. Furthermore, states would be mandated to provide all eligible voters with the opportunity for same-day voter registration and voting on the day of any public election. Congress would be explicitly granted the power to enforce and implement this article through appropriate legislation.
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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 116-93
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

Bill from Previous Congress

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

Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 115-74
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Jun 11, 2026
Introduced in House
Jun 11, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 116-93
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

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


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 115-74
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.


  • June 11, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • June 11, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jonathan L. Jackson

Jonathan L. Jackson

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Cosponsors (17)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Shomari Figures (Democratic)Mark Pocan (Democratic)Dina Titus (Democratic)Melanie A. Stansbury (Democratic)Angie Craig (Democratic)Adriano Espaillat (Democratic)Ro Khanna (Democratic)John B. Larson (Democratic)Raja Krishnamoorthi (Democratic)Adelita S. Grijalva (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Bonnie Watson Coleman (Democratic)Lateefah Simon (Democratic)Cleo Fields (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)Debbie Wasserman Schultz (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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