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119-hjres-31119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Representative Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

Introduced

Summary

A proposed constitutional amendment to ban noncitizen voting nationwide. This amendment would bar anyone who is not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national, or lawful permanent resident from voting in Federal, state, Tribal, or local elections. The title and the operative text use different categories, creating a drafting inconsistency about exactly who is covered.

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Bill Overview

Analyzed Economic Effects

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Only citizens, nationals, and green card holders vote

If enacted, this would set a constitutional rule on who may vote. It aims to limit voting to U.S. citizens, U.S. nationals, and lawful permanent residents. It would cover federal, state, tribal, and local elections, plus D.C. and U.S. territories. Congress would be able to pass laws to enforce it. It would take effect only if three-fourths of states ratify within seven years. Note: Section 1’s wording has drafting issues that could be read differently.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Pfluger, August [R-TX-11]

TX • R

Cosponsors

  • Rep. Arrington, Jodey C. [R-TX-19]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 1/31/2025

  • Rep. Hamadeh, Abraham J. [R-AZ-8]

    AZ • R

    Sponsored 1/31/2025

  • Rep. Timmons, William R. [R-SC-4]

    SC • R

    Sponsored 1/31/2025

  • Rep. Boebert, Lauren [R-CO-4]

    CO • R

    Sponsored 1/31/2025

  • Rep. Goldman, Craig A. [R-TX-12]

    TX • R

    Sponsored 2/5/2025

  • Rep. Donalds, Byron [R-FL-19]

    FL • R

    Sponsored 2/11/2025

  • Rep. Van Drew, Jefferson [R-NJ-2]

    NJ • R

    Sponsored 2/25/2025

  • Rep. Mackenzie, Ryan [R-PA-7]

    PA • R

    Sponsored 3/5/2025

Roll Call Votes

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