Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding presidential election voting rights for residents of all United States territories and commonwealths.

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Bill Number

HJRES 7

Introduced

Jan 3, 2013

Latest Action

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.

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Topics

Civil Rights and Liberties, Minority Issues Constitution and constitutional amendments Elections, voting, political campaign regulation U.S. territories and protectorates Voting rights

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Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the right of citizens of the United States to vote in the election for President and Vice President shall not be denied or abridged by the United States or by any state on account of residency in a U.S. territory or commonwealth.

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Jan 25, 2013

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution And Civil Justice.
Jan 3, 2013

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Jan 3, 2013

Introduced in House

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