119th Congress
H.J.Res. 31
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
- Introduced
- In committee
- Passed House
- Passed Senate
- To President
- Became law
- Sponsor
- August Pfluger(R-TX)
- Introduced
- Jan 31, 2025
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics
- Committees
- House Committee on the Judiciary
- Official text
- Introduced in House · Congress.gov page
Cosponsors (8)
Original cosponsors (4)
- Abraham J. Hamadeh (R-AZ)
- Jodey C. Arrington (R-TX)
- Lauren Boebert (R-CO)
- William R. Timmons IV (R-SC)
Added later (4)
- Craig A. Goldman (R-TX) · Feb 5, 2025
- Byron Donalds (R-FL) · Feb 11, 2025
- Jefferson Van Drew (R-NJ) · Feb 25, 2025
- Ryan Mackenzie (R-PA) · Mar 5, 2025
Summary
Summary by the Congressional Research Service· describes the “Introduced in House” version
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment prohibiting persons who are not U.S. citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents from voting in elections. Specifically, the joint resolution prohibits such a person from voting in any election for federal, state, tribal, or local office, including offices in the District of Columbia or in any of the territories or possessions of the United States.
Roll-call votes
No recorded votes on this bill.
Actions
- Jan 31, 2025 · House
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. - Jan 31, 2025
Introduced in House