Bill115th CongressFiled Feb 15, 2017Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues
H.J.Res. 74
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Feb 15, 2017)
Constitutional Amendment
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment granting every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides.
What just happenedMar 9, 2017
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Pocan, Mark [D-WI-2](D-WI)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseFeb 15, 2017
- Mar 9, 2017Committee
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution and Civil Justice.
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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