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SJRES212JusticeIn Committee

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote Federal in elections.

Introduced
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
Last Action
Aug 7, 2026
10 days ago
1Bill Sponsor
0Bill Co-Sponsors
0Traction
1Months in Committee

Bill Summary

Amends the US Constitution to require that only US citizens can vote in federal elections. Changes the rules for who is allowed to participate in federal elections.

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Sponsored By

Eric Schmitt
Republican · Missouri · Senate

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Bill Journey

  1. Aug 7, 2026
    Sen. Eric Schmitt (R-MO)
  2. Committee on the Judiciary
  3. Aug 7, 2026You Are Here

    The committee will review the bill, debate amendments, and vote on whether to advance it to the full chamber.

  4. TBD

    The full chamber debates the bill, may amend it, and votes on whether to pass it.

  5. TBD

    If passed by the first chamber, the other chamber considers, may amend, and votes on the bill.

  6. TBD

    If passed by both chambers, the bill goes to the President to sign into law or veto.

Why It Matters

This affects non-citizen residents, who would no longer be able to vote in federal elections if the amendment is ratified. It also impacts election officials and voting systems, which would need to verify the citizenship status of voters.

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