US HJR28 | 2011-2012 | 112th Congress
Status
Spectrum: Partisan Bill (Democrat 52-0)
Status: Introduced on February 14 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Status: Introduced on February 14 2011 - 25% progression, died in committee
Action: 2011-02-28 - Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Pending: House Subcommittee on the Constitution Committee
Text: Latest bill text (Introduced) [PDF]
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Grants all U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older the right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Prohibits the United States, any state, or any other public or private person or entity from denying or abridging the right to vote, but allows regulations narrowly tailored to produce efficient and honest elections. Requires each state to: (1) administer public elections in the state in accordance with election performance standards established by Congress, and (2) provide any eligible voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of any public election.
Title
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
Sponsors
History
| Date | Chamber | Action |
|---|---|---|
| 2011-02-28 | House | Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution. |
| 2011-02-14 | House | Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. |
Subjects
Civil rights and liberties, minority issues
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights
Constitution and constitutional amendments
Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
Voting rights
US Congress State Sources
| Type | Source |
|---|---|
| Summary | https://www.congress.gov/bill/112th-congress/house-joint-resolution/28/all-info |
| Text | https://www.congress.gov/112/bills/hjres28/BILLS-112hjres28ih.pdf |
