H.J.RES.28: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

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Bill Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Grants all U.S. citizens who are 18 years of age or older the right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Prohibits the United States, any state, or any other public or private person or entity from denying or abridging the right to vote, but allows regulations narrowly tailored to produce efficient and honest elections. Requires each state to: (1) administer public...

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Bill Actions

Date Description
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Feb. 14, 2011

Introduced in the House by Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.)

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