The Bill: House Joint Resolution 25

A constitutional amendment for an explicit right to vote

''SECTION 1. Every citizen of the United States, who is of legal voting age, shall have the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. 

SECTION 2. Congress shall have the power to enforce and implement this article by appropriate legislation.''

Check Out This Policy Brief on House Joint Resolution 25

In Their Own Words

Representatives Pocan and Ellison on House Joint Resolution 25

Member Mark Pocan: We Need a Right to Vote Amendment

Member Keith Ellison on the Right to Vote Amendment