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House resolution · H.Res. 1062 (119th Congress)

Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Apr 9, 2026

Sponsor: Kweisi Mfume (U.S. Representative, MD-7, Democratic)

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Summary

A non-binding House resolution stating the House's disapproval of statements it attributes to President Donald J. Trump about assuming federal control over elections. The resolution restates that the Constitution assigns authority over the times, places, and manner of federal elections to State legislatures and to Congress, and does not give the President power to administer elections directly.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Adopted

Committee

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

Cosponsors

6

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  • Democratic6

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Full history

  1. Apr 9, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

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  2. Feb 12, 2026

    In committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  3. Feb 12, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  4. Feb 12, 2026

    Submitted in House

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