S.J.Res. 186 has not moved since its introduction on Apr 27, 2026, with cosponsors, all Democrats
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote.
Written by the Congressional Research Service [2]. 130 words.
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment related to the fundamental right to vote. Specifically, it grants every U.S. citizen of legal voting age the fundamental right to vote in any public election held in the jurisdiction in which the citizen resides. Next, it specifies that the fundamental right to vote shall not be denied or abridged by the United States, a state, or a political subdivision of a state, unless the denial or abridgment is in furtherance of a compelling governmental interest by the least restrictive means. Finally, it repeals a specific portion of the Fourteenth Amendment to the Constitution, which allows for the denial of the right to vote based on crime. (Currently, some states disallow individuals from voting, either temporarily or indefinitely, after incarceration for a felony.)
- Committees
- Senate Judiciary Committee
- Policy area
- Government Operations and Politics: 580 of 5,914 bills became law, 113th–118th (9.8%)
- Sponsor
- 6 of 577 bills enacted since 2013
- Text versions
- 1: introduced in senate · 188 words
- Latest action
- Apr 27, 2026: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (text: CR S2055)
- Records
- Congress.gov · Bill text
Each bill appears once, under its strongest link. 2 in all.
Related, per CRS or House · 2
- 118th S.J.Res. 77 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote. D · Introduced
- 117th S.J.Res. 67 A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the fundamental right to vote. D · Introduced