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119-sres-605119th Congress

A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

Sponsored By: Senator Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

Introduced

Summary

Preserving state control over federal elections is the core aim this resolution would affirm. It would denounce any presidential effort to nationalize or commandeer election administration and uphold the Constitution’s split of election authority between the States and Congress.

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  • State and local election officials: It would emphasize Article I Section 4 and assert that States and their local authorities hold primary responsibility for the times, places, and manner of federal elections.
  • Presidential authority and accountability: It would reject claims that the President can lawfully take direct control of elections and say attempts to do so would be illegal and could be grounds for impeachment under Article II.
  • Public confidence: It would warn that advocacy of unconstitutional power undermines federalism, the rule of law, and voter trust.
  • Record on 2020 claims: It would note that repeated allegations that the 2020 election was "rigged" or involved widespread fraud have been rejected by federal law enforcement and intelligence, state election officials, courts, and independent fact-checkers.

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Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Markey, Edward J. [D-MA]

MA • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Blumenthal, Richard [D-CT]

    CT • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

  • Sen. Schiff, Adam B. [D-CA]

    CA • D

    Sponsored 2/11/2026

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