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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.

12/15/2023, 3:52 PM

Summary of Bill HJRES 40

Bill 118 hjres 40, also known as the "Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States," aims to amend the US Constitution to prevent non-citizens from voting in any elections at the Federal, State, or local levels.

The bill seeks to clarify and reinforce the existing requirement that only US citizens have the right to vote in elections. It aims to prevent any potential confusion or loopholes that may allow non-citizens to participate in the electoral process.

If passed, this amendment would ensure that only individuals who have gone through the legal process of becoming US citizens are able to exercise their right to vote in elections. This would uphold the principle of citizenship as a fundamental requirement for participating in the democratic process in the United States. Supporters of the bill argue that it is necessary to protect the integrity of the electoral system and prevent any potential interference or manipulation by non-citizens. They believe that allowing only citizens to vote is essential for maintaining the legitimacy and fairness of elections. Opponents of the bill may argue that it could disenfranchise certain groups of people, such as legal residents or immigrants who have not yet obtained citizenship. They may also raise concerns about the potential impact on voter turnout and representation in communities with large immigrant populations. Overall, Bill 118 hjres 40 raises important questions about the rights and responsibilities of citizenship in the United States and the role of non-citizens in the electoral process. It will be interesting to see how this proposal is debated and ultimately decided upon in Congress.

Congressional Summary of HJRES 40

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in federal, state, or local elections for public office or voting on any ballot initiative or referendum held in the United States.

Current Status of Bill HJRES 40

Bill HJRES 40 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since March 7, 2023. Bill HJRES 40 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on March 7, 2023.  Bill HJRES 40's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of March 7, 2023

Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 40

Total Number of Sponsors
1
Democrat Sponsors
0
Republican Sponsors
1
Unaffiliated Sponsors
0
Total Number of Cosponsors
20
Democrat Cosponsors
0
Republican Cosponsors
20
Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0

Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 40

Primary Policy Focus

Government Operations and Politics

Potential Impact Areas

- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Immigration status and procedures
- Voting rights

Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 40

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.

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