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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
Summary
- Proposes a constitutional amendment requiring that only U.S. citizens may vote in federal elections, including elections for President, Vice President, Senate, and House.
- Would restrict voting eligibility to citizens in both primary and general elections for federal offices.
- Gives states authority to establish voter eligibility requirements while allowing Congress to make or alter such regulations.
- Would require ratification by three-fourths of the states to become part of the Constitution.
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Sponsor (1)
- Sen. Schmitt, Eric [R-MO] (R-MO)
Actions (2)
- Aug 7, 2026 Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. · senate
- Aug 7, 2026 Introduced in Senate
Text versions (1)
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IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES
August 7, 2026
Mr. Schmitt introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
JOINT RESOLUTION
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
Resolved by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled (two-thirds of each House concurring therein), That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by conventions in three-fourths of the several States:
“Article—
“Section 1. Only citizens of the United States may qualify to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress. “Section 2. Appropriate legislation to enforce this article shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation for the District constituting the seat of Government of the United States.”. <all>
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