Today, Congresswoman Laurel Lee introduced a constitutional amendment to establish a clear and permanent requirement that only United States citizens may vote in federal elections.
I will work to amend the Constitution so that only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections.
Occurrences
Congresswoman Laurel Lee introduced a constitutional amendment to establish a clear and permanent requirement that only United States citizens may vote in federal elections.
Congresswoman Lee introduced a constitutional amendment to establish a clear and permanent requirement that only United States citizens may vote in federal elections.
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.
Evidence
The House bill text for H.J.Res. 152 states: 'Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections.' It was introduced by Ms. Lee of Florida with co-sponsors and was 'referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.'
The Congressional Record for March 19, 2026 lists: 'By Ms. LEE of Florida (for herself, Mr. GOODEN, Mr. FRY, Ms. LETLOW, Mr. HARIDOPOLOS, and Mr. HUNT): H.J. Res. 152. A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to ensure that only citizens are eligible to vote in Federal elections; to the Committee on the Judiciary.'
Lee's office announced that she 'introduced a constitutional amendment' requiring that 'only United States citizens may vote in federal elections' and said the amendment would 'codify in the Constitution that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in elections for President and Vice President, and Members of Congress.'
Assessments
Lee took a concrete and serious same-term legislative step by introducing H.J.Res. 152, a constitutional amendment to limit voting in federal elections to U.S. citizens. That shows meaningful effort and direct ownership of the proposal. But the evidence only shows introduction and referral to the House Judiciary Committee, with no committee approval, House passage, Senate passage, or ratification by the states. Because the promised constitutional change was not delivered, this is best scored as never, with an effort badge for the serious attempt.
Lee promised to work to amend the Constitution so only U.S. citizens can vote in federal elections. The evidence shows she introduced H.J.Res. 152 in the 119th Congress and it was referred to the House Judiciary Committee, which is a serious legislative attempt directly matching the promise. But a constitutional amendment requires congressional approval and state ratification, and the supplied record shows no passage or ratification. Because the promised constitutional change has not been delivered, this should be scored as not fulfilled with effort credit.