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US HJRes9
US HJRes9Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the voting rights of the citizens of the United States.
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Introduced
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
In Committee
01/03/2019
01/03/2019
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2020
12/31/2020
Introduced Session
116th Congress
Bill Summary
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to protect the voting rights of the citizens of the United States. This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that: (1) requires the President and Vice President to be elected by the citizens of the United States, (2) prohibits infringing on the right to vote by imposing any undue burden of proof of identity or proof of citizenship, (3) prohibits any involvement in elections by foreign persons, (4) prohibits undue or anonymous influence in elections from any person, (5) requires voting districts to be geographically compact and composed of contiguous territory, (6) prohibits any citizen who has reached 18 years of age from being barred from participating in elections on account of failure to register to vote, and (7) designates election day as a national holiday.
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to safeguard citizens' voting rights by ensuring the President and Vice President are elected directly by the people, preventing undue burdens like excessive proof of identity or citizenship from hindering voting, and prohibiting foreign interference or hidden financial influence in elections. It also mandates that voting districts be geographically compact and contiguous, prevents citizens aged 18 and older from being denied the right to vote due to not registering, and designates Election Day as a national holiday, with provisions to ensure employees can vote without penalty.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (2)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 01/03/2019)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/116th-congress/house-joint-resolution/9/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hjres9/BILLS-116hjres9ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/116/bills/hjres9/BILLS-116hjres9ih.pdf.pdf |
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