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Sponsor believes non-citizen voting amendment will pass

The sponsor says the joint resolution would amend the U.S. Constitution to require that only United States citizens can vote in federal elections and expressed confidence it will pass.

Published Jun 19, 2026, 5:40 PM EDT | WFMZZ

The sponsor of a joint resolution that would amend the U.S. Constitution to establish a clear requirement that only United States citizens can vote in federal elections said they are confident the measure will pass. The amendment is intended to create an explicit constitutional rule limiting voting in federal contests to U.S. citizens.