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

2/8/2022, 11:25 PM

Congressional Summary of HJRES 91

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that grants U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older a right to vote unless they are serving a sentence for a felony in a correctional facility at the time of an election. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)

Current Status of Bill HJRES 91

Bill HJRES 91 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since June 25, 2020. Bill HJRES 91 was introduced during Congress 116 and was introduced to the House on June 25, 2020.  Bill HJRES 91's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of June 25, 2020

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 91

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
1
Republican Sponsors
0
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
0
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
0
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 91

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

Constitution and constitutional amendmentsElections, voting, political campaign regulationVoting rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 91

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