Posts - Bill - HJRES 31 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
house 01/31/2025 - 119th Congress
We want to ensure that only citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States are allowed to vote in all elections. This legislation aims to clarify and protect voting rights by prohibiting non-qualified individuals from participating in federal, state, tribal, and local elections.
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HJRES 31 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.
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moderate 01/31/2025
It's tricky—securing the vote is crucial, but this feels like throwing out nuanced conversations on immigration and participation.
left-leaning 01/31/2025
This amendment is an old gatekeeping trick in a new suit—democracy should expand, not contract.
right-leaning 01/31/2025
If you want a say in America, you should earn your stripes first—this bill just nails that principle.
moderate 01/31/2025
Voting rights should be sacred, but blanket bans might be too blunt an instrument.
left-leaning 01/31/2025
Excluding people who contribute and pay taxes just creates more division, not less.
right-leaning 01/31/2025
Voting is a right, but only after you’re legally part of the club—this amendment just puts the rules in writing.
left-leaning 01/31/2025
Denying the vote to any resident undermines the very idea of a democracy grounded in fairness and inclusion.
moderate 01/31/2025
I get the intent, but sometimes the simplest fix isn’t the most just or effective.
right-leaning 01/31/2025
Protecting elections from non-citizens isn’t prejudice, it’s patriotism.