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

USA119th CongressSJRES-186| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a fundamental right to vote for every United States citizen of legal voting age in their place of residence. It explicitly states that this right shall not be denied or abridged by any level of government unless such action serves a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means to achieve that interest. A significant provision of the proposed amendment is the repeal of the phrase "or other crime" from Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment, which would effectively eliminate a constitutional basis for denying voting rights based on criminal convictions. Furthermore, the amendment grants Congress the power to enforce its provisions and protect against any denial or abridgment of this fundamental right through legislation.
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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 118-77
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.
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
  • 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 118-77
    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.


  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)

Government Operations and Politics

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

USA119th CongressSJRES-186| Senate 
| Updated: 4/27/2026
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to establish a fundamental right to vote for every United States citizen of legal voting age in their place of residence. It explicitly states that this right shall not be denied or abridged by any level of government unless such action serves a compelling governmental interest and is the least restrictive means to achieve that interest. A significant provision of the proposed amendment is the repeal of the phrase "or other crime" from Section 2 of the Fourteenth Amendment, which would effectively eliminate a constitutional basis for denying voting rights based on criminal convictions. Furthermore, the amendment grants Congress the power to enforce its provisions and protect against any denial or abridgment of this fundamental right through legislation.
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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 118-77
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.
Apr 27, 2026
Introduced in Senate
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Apr 27, 2026
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
  • 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 118-77
    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.


  • April 27, 2026
    Introduced in Senate


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.


  • April 27, 2026
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
Richard J. Durbin

Richard J. Durbin

Democratic Senator

Illinois

Cosponsors (9)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)Elizabeth Warren (Democratic)Alex Padilla (Democratic)Chris Van Hollen (Democratic)Bernard Sanders (Independent)Peter Welch (Democratic)Jeff Merkley (Democratic)Richard Blumenthal (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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