This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment that would guarantee all U.S. citizens of voting age the right to vote in public elections held in their jurisdiction. The amendment would prohibit federal and state governments, as well as private entities, from denying or limiting this voting right, though it allows states to enforce narrow requirements to preserve election integrity. The proposal also requires states to establish same-day voter registration and voting opportunities, and mandates that states follow election performance standards set by Congress. Additionally, it grants Congress the power to enforce and implement the amendment through legislation. To become part of the Constitution, the amendment would need approval from two-thirds of both the House and Senate, followed by ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures.
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