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H.J.RES.23: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.
About This Bill
- Introduced Feb. 3, 2021
- Latest Major Action April 23, 2021
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
17 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Feb. 3, 2021
Bill Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to lower the minimum age for the right to vote from 18 to 16.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 23, 2021 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Feb. 3, 2021 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Feb. 3, 2021 |
Introduced in the House by Grace Meng (D-N.Y.) |