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

5/24/2024, 1:43 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3505-3506)
Bill 118 SJRes 77 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the fundamental right to vote. The resolution aims to ensure that all citizens of the United States have the right to vote in elections, without any discrimination based on race, gender, or any other factor.

The resolution seeks to address issues of voter suppression and disenfranchisement that have been a concern in recent years. By enshrining the right to vote in the Constitution, the resolution aims to protect this fundamental right for all Americans.

If passed, the resolution would require ratification by three-fourths of the states in order to become an amendment to the Constitution. This process is intentionally difficult in order to ensure that any changes to the Constitution have broad support across the country. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 77 is a significant piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen and protect the right to vote for all Americans. It is an important step towards ensuring that every citizen has a voice in the democratic process.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 77

Introduced on
2024-05-07

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

5/7/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3505-3506)
Bill 118 SJRes 77 is a joint resolution that proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the fundamental right to vote. The resolution aims to ensure that all citizens of the United States have the right to vote in elections, without any discrimination based on race, gender, or any other factor.

The resolution seeks to address issues of voter suppression and disenfranchisement that have been a concern in recent years. By enshrining the right to vote in the Constitution, the resolution aims to protect this fundamental right for all Americans.

If passed, the resolution would require ratification by three-fourths of the states in order to become an amendment to the Constitution. This process is intentionally difficult in order to ensure that any changes to the Constitution have broad support across the country. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 77 is a significant piece of legislation that seeks to strengthen and protect the right to vote for all Americans. It is an important step towards ensuring that every citizen has a voice in the democratic process.
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Official Title as IntroducedA joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.

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Latest Action5/7/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S3505-3506)