H.J.Res. 40: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit voting in Federal, State, or local elections by individuals who are not citizens of the United States.


Quick Facts:

Bill Sponsor: Rep. Claudia Tenney (R-NY-24)

Congress: 118

Date Introduced: March 7, 2023

Last Action: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. (March 7, 2023)

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This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that prohibits an individual who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in federal, state, or local elections for public office or voting on any ballot initiative or referendum held in the United States.

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