Jonathan Jackson (D-IL)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.
A Democratic resolution with 18 Democratic cosponsors · See all 18 cosponsors
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
Introduced and handed to a committee in the chamber it started in.
The committee holds it, and most bills are never heard from again. A hearing or a committee vote would be news; silence is the usual outcome, and it kills the bill without anyone voting against it.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to protect the right to vote. It states that citizens of legal voting age have the right to vote in public elections where they reside. This right cannot be denied or abridged, though the government may set narrow requirements to keep elections honest. The amendment would require states to follow election performance standards set by Congress. It also requires states to allow eligible voters to register and vote on election day.
Yes· 3 of 26
- Scored +10
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill establishes a constitutional right to vote and prohibits its denial or abridgment.
- Scored +9
Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice?
It mandates same-day registration and voting for all eligible voters.
- Scored +8
Would Black Americans be better off under this?
Protections against the abridgment of voting rights historically benefit marginalized racial groups.
The opposite
- Scored -5
Does this leave more decisions to the states?
It limits state autonomy in determining voting registration and election procedures.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Guaranteed Right to Vote: Section 1 protects the right of citizens of legal voting age to vote in public elections and prevents the government or private entities from denying or abridging that right.
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Easier Access to Voting: Section 3 benefits eligible voters by requiring states to provide the opportunity to register and vote on the day of a public election.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Election Restrictions: Section 1 allows the United States or a State to establish requirements to preserve the integrity of elections, which could potentially limit how the right to vote is exercised.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would Black Americans be better off under this? — Protections against the abridgment of voting rights historically benefit marginalized racial groups. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — Protections against the abridgment of voting rights historically benefit marginalized racial groups. Would Native Americans be better off under this? — Protections against the abridgment of voting rights historically benefit marginalized racial groups. Would students be better off under this? — Same-day registration is highly beneficial for students who may move frequently. Would Asian Americans be better off under this? — Ensures broader and more secure access to the ballot. Would households on low incomes be better off under this? — Same-day registration reduces barriers for individuals who may lack stable housing or time for early registration. Would people in their twenties and thirties be better off under this? — Same-day registration and voting typically benefit younger, more mobile voters. Would people in rural areas be better off under this? — Standardized performance standards can improve voting infrastructure in underserved areas. Would people in cities be better off under this? — Increased voting access generally benefits high-density population centers. Would high-income households be better off under this? — Increases general ease of access to the democratic process. Would LGBTQ people be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible citizens. Would men be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible citizens. Would people in middle age be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible age groups. Would middle-income households be better off under this? — Increases general ease of access to the democratic process. Would people with disabilities be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible citizens. Would retired people be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible citizens. Would people over 65 be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible age groups. Would union members be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible citizens. Would veterans be better off under this, taking everything together? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible citizens. Would white Americans be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible citizens. Would women be better off under this? — General expansion of voting access benefits all eligible citizens.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill establishes a constitutional right to vote and prohibits its denial or abridgment. Does this make casting a ballot easier in practice? — It mandates same-day registration and voting for all eligible voters. Does this narrow racial gaps in how people are treated? — Expanding voting access and prohibiting the abridgment of voting rights generally promotes racial equity.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill seeks to standardize and protect the right to vote across all jurisdictions. Does this give the federal government more power? — The amendment allows Congress to establish election performance standards for states to follow. Does this leave more decisions to the states? — It limits state autonomy in determining voting registration and election procedures.
- 8/3/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 7/21/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/30/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 15 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
André CarsonDemocrat · Indiana
Angie CraigDemocrat · Minnesota
Adriano EspaillatDemocrat · New York
Cleo FieldsDemocrat · Louisiana
Shomari FiguresDemocrat · Alabama
Adelita GrijalvaDemocrat · Arizona
Ro KhannaDemocrat · California
Raja KrishnamoorthiDemocrat · Illinois
John LarsonDemocrat · Connecticut
Eleanor NortonDemocrat · District of Columbia
Mark PocanDemocrat · Wisconsin
Melanie StansburyDemocrat · New Mexico
Lateefah SimonDemocrat · California
Dina TitusDemocrat · Nevada
Rashida TlaibDemocrat · Michigan
Nikema WilliamsDemocrat · Georgia
Debbie Wasserman SchultzDemocrat · Florida
Bonnie Watson ColemanDemocrat · New Jersey