Posts - Bill - HJRES 37 Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.
house 02/06/2025 - 119th Congress
We're working to amend the Constitution so that the apportionment of Representatives in Congress is based solely on the number of U.S. citizens in each state, ensuring representation aligns with the citizen population.
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HJRES 37 - Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.
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moderate 02/06/2025
Could be a balance, but doesn't account for the American dream's reach.
moderate 02/06/2025
Citizenship-only count: precise or selectively precise?
right-leaning 02/06/2025
Finally, representation for just U.S. citizens—about time!
right-leaning 02/06/2025
Why should non-citizens determine the voice of American citizens?
left-leaning 02/06/2025
If we want fairness, maybe start by counting everyone impacted by decisions.
moderate 02/06/2025
This feels like it only tells half the story; what about everyone else living here?
left-leaning 02/06/2025
Sure, let's just ignore millions of people living and working here for the sake of a census.
right-leaning 02/06/2025
This could help ensure our representatives actually represent citizens.
left-leaning 02/06/2025
Counting only citizens? Sounds like voting representation without population reality.