Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.

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Summary of Bill HRES 866

Bill 117 H.Res. 866 is a resolution introduced in the US Congress that aims to recognize the potential consequences of allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote. The resolution argues that granting this right could devalue the voting franchise and diminish the voting power of United States citizens.

The resolution highlights the importance of the voting rights of US citizens and emphasizes the need to protect and preserve the integrity of the electoral process. It raises concerns about the potential impact of allowing illegal immigrants to participate in elections, suggesting that it could undermine the voice and influence of American citizens in the democratic process.

Overall, Bill 117 H.Res. 866 seeks to bring attention to the potential implications of granting voting rights to illegal immigrants and advocates for the protection of the voting power of US citizens. It underscores the importance of upholding the principles of democracy and ensuring that the voices of American citizens are not diluted or diminished.

Congressional Summary of HRES 866

This resolution recognizes that allowing illegal immigrants and noncitizens the right to vote devalues the franchise, and diminishes the voting power, of U.S. citizens.

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Current Status of Bill HRES 866

Bill HRES 866 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 12, 2022. Bill HRES 866 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on January 12, 2022.  Bill HRES 866's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on Immigration and Citizenship. as of November 1, 2022

Bipartisan Support of Bill HRES 866

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

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HRES 866

Primary Policy Focus

Immigration

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HRES 866

Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States citizens.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HRES 866

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Rodney Davis
Illinois(Republican)

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