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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 196 (119th Congress)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jun 30, 2026

Sponsor: Jonathan L. Jackson (U.S. Representative, IL-1, Democratic)

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Summary

A proposed amendment to the U.S. Constitution, which would take effect only if ratified by the legislatures of three-fourths of the States. It would establish that every citizen of legal voting age has the right to vote in any public election where they reside, and that this right shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, any State, or any other entity.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Cosponsors

17

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Full history

  1. Jun 30, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  2. Jun 11, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  3. Jun 11, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House

  4. Jun 11, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    U.S. House of Representatives

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