U.S. Congress legislation · 119th Congress
SJR212: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
Status: In committee, August 7, 2026
What the bill says
From the introduced text, August 7, 2026:
IIA 119th CONGRESS 2d Session S. J. RES. 212 IN THE SENATE OF THE UNITED STATES August 7, 2026 Mr. Schmitt introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary JOINT RESOLUTION Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections. SECTION That the following article is proposed as an amendment to the Constitution of the United States, which shall be valid to all intents and purposes as part of the Constitution when ratified by conventions in three-fourths of the several States: -- SECTION 1. Only citizens of the United States may qualify to vote in any primary or other election for President or Vice President, for electors for President or Vice President, or for Senator or Representative in Congress. SECTION 2. Appropriate legislation to enforce this article shall be prescribed in each State by the legislature thereof; but the Congress may at any time by law make or alter such regulations. Congress shall have the power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation for the District constituting the seat of Government of the United States. .
Sponsors
- Schmitt, Eric (R) · primary sponsor
- Moody, Ashley (R)
- Marshall, Roger (R)
Latest actions
- : Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
- : Introduced in Senate
Subjects: Government Operations and Politics
Common questions
- What is SJR212?
- SJR212 is a bill in Congress (119th Congress): A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
- What is the status of SJR212?
- In committee as of August 7, 2026. Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (August 7, 2026).
- Who sponsored SJR212?
- Schmitt, Eric (R), with 2 co-sponsors.
- Where is the official record for SJR212?
- On the Congress website: https://www.congress.gov/bill/119th-congress/senate-jre/212
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