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H.J.Res. 28

Joint ResolutionFederalHouseIn Committee
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
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Committee
Latest Action · March 16, 2009
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Congress
111th (2009–2011)
Introduced
March 3, 2009
Cosponsors (0)
None
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Constitutional Amendment - Grants all U.S. citizens who are eighteen 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 elections in the state in accordance with election performance standards established by Congress; and (2) provide any eligible voter the opportunity to register and vote on the day of any public election.

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