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Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

USA119th CongressHRES-1062| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution formally denounces statements made by former President Donald J. Trump regarding the potential "nationalization" or direct commandeering of federal elections. It firmly establishes that the Constitution of the United States assigns primary authority over the times, places, and manner of federal elections to state legislatures and Congress, explicitly denying the President any power to directly control or administer these processes. The resolution highlights that such presidential actions would fundamentally displace the constitutionally assigned roles of state and local authorities. The House of Representatives expresses grave concern that public advocacy for such unconstitutional power undermines foundational principles of federalism , threatens the rule of law , and erodes public trust in the democratic process. It explicitly rejects any suggestion that the President may lawfully assume direct control over elections, deeming such efforts antithetical to the Constitution, unlawful, and without effect. Furthermore, the resolution maintains that any attempt by the President to implement measures unconstitutionally infringing on state prerogatives or congressional laws could constitute grounds for impeachment and removal from office .
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-605
Submitted in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Submitted in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-605
    Submitted in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-605: A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

USA119th CongressHRES-1062| House 
| Updated: 2/12/2026
This resolution formally denounces statements made by former President Donald J. Trump regarding the potential "nationalization" or direct commandeering of federal elections. It firmly establishes that the Constitution of the United States assigns primary authority over the times, places, and manner of federal elections to state legislatures and Congress, explicitly denying the President any power to directly control or administer these processes. The resolution highlights that such presidential actions would fundamentally displace the constitutionally assigned roles of state and local authorities. The House of Representatives expresses grave concern that public advocacy for such unconstitutional power undermines foundational principles of federalism , threatens the rule of law , and erodes public trust in the democratic process. It explicitly rejects any suggestion that the President may lawfully assume direct control over elections, deeming such efforts antithetical to the Constitution, unlawful, and without effect. Furthermore, the resolution maintains that any attempt by the President to implement measures unconstitutionally infringing on state prerogatives or congressional laws could constitute grounds for impeachment and removal from office .
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Timeline
Feb 11, 2026

Latest Companion Bill Action

SRES 119-605
Submitted in Senate
Feb 12, 2026
Submitted in House
Feb 12, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • February 11, 2026

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    SRES 119-605
    Submitted in Senate


  • February 12, 2026
    Submitted in House


  • February 12, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Kweisi Mfume

Kweisi Mfume

Democratic Representative

Maryland

Cosponsors (5)
Nikema Williams (Democratic)Sarah Elfreth (Democratic)Daniel S. Goldman (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Rashida Tlaib (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Related Bills

  • SRES 119-605: A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.
  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted