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US HJRes5
US HJRes5Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting the right of citizens to vote.
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Introduced
01/04/2021
01/04/2021
In Committee
03/04/2021
03/04/2021
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
01/03/2023
01/03/2023
Introduced Session
117th Congress
Bill Summary
JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States protecting the right of citizens to vote..
AI Summary
This Joint Resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to protect the right to vote for citizens who are 18 years or older, meaning it cannot be taken away or limited by the federal government or any state, with the sole exception being if a citizen is currently serving a prison sentence for a felony in a correctional facility. The resolution also grants Congress the authority to pass laws to ensure this voting right is upheld.
Committee Categories
Justice
Sponsors (1)
Last Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties. (on 03/04/2021)
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| Document Type | Source Location |
|---|---|
| State Bill Page | https://www.congress.gov/bill/117th-congress/house-joint-resolution/5/all-info |
| BillText | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hjres5/BILLS-117hjres5ih.pdf |
| Bill | https://www.congress.gov/117/bills/hjres5/BILLS-117hjres5ih.pdf.pdf |
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