This proposed constitutional amendment would prohibit anyone who is not a U.S. citizen from voting in any federal, state, or local election — including ballot initiatives and referendums. If ratified by three-fourths of state legislatures within seven years, it would become part of the Constitution and give Congress the power to enforce it through legislation. While most states already restrict voting to citizens, this would make it a constitutional requirement nationwide.
Civil Liberties
- Non-citizen voting access — Prohibited in any federal, state, or local election or ballot initiative if ratified
- State and local discretion over non-federal election eligibility — Removed for non-citizen participation by constitutional rule
Transparency & Accountability
- Congressional enforcement authority — Congress empowered to enforce the article through legislation
Congressional Summary
Proposes a constitutional amendment to restrict the right to vote in all elections — federal, state, and local — exclusively to U.S. citizens.
Legislative Subjects
Details
- Congress
- 119th
- Chamber
- Status
- summarized
- Action
- Action Date
- 2025-07-16
- Date Added
- 2026-03-31
- Source
- Congress.gov →
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