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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
12/29/2022, 7:18 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 98
Bill 117 hjres 98, also known as the Voting Rights Amendment, proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote. The bill aims to ensure that all citizens of the United States have the right to vote in elections, without any discrimination based on race, color, gender, or previous condition of servitude.
The proposed amendment seeks to strengthen and protect voting rights for all Americans, particularly those who have historically faced barriers to voting. It aims to address issues such as voter suppression, gerrymandering, and other tactics that may disenfranchise certain groups of voters.
If passed, this amendment would enshrine the right to vote as a fundamental right in the Constitution, ensuring that all eligible citizens have equal access to the ballot box. It would also provide a legal basis for Congress to pass legislation that protects and expands voting rights for all Americans. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 98 represents a significant step towards ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process and have their voices heard in elections.
The proposed amendment seeks to strengthen and protect voting rights for all Americans, particularly those who have historically faced barriers to voting. It aims to address issues such as voter suppression, gerrymandering, and other tactics that may disenfranchise certain groups of voters.
If passed, this amendment would enshrine the right to vote as a fundamental right in the Constitution, ensuring that all eligible citizens have equal access to the ballot box. It would also provide a legal basis for Congress to pass legislation that protects and expands voting rights for all Americans. Overall, Bill 117 hjres 98 represents a significant step towards ensuring that every citizen has the opportunity to participate in the democratic process and have their voices heard in elections.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 98
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment related to the fundamental right to vote.
Specifically, it grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 98
Bill HJRES 98 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since September 21, 2022. Bill HJRES 98 was introduced during Congress 117 and was introduced to the House on September 21, 2022. Bill HJRES 98's most recent activity was Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. as of November 1, 2022
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 98
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
52Democrat Cosponsors
52Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 98
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 98
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 98
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