Eric Burlison (R-MO)
No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act
A Republican bill with 4 Republican cosponsors · See all 4 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 bill, known as the "No Exceptions for Non-Citizens Voting Act," aims to amend title 18 of the United States Code. It seeks to strike all current exceptions regarding the circumstances under which it is unlawful for aliens to vote. Additionally, the bill modifies the Immigration and Nationality Act. It updates the rules to state that any alien who votes in violation of any Federal, State, or local provision is considered inadmissible. It also establishes that such individuals are subject to deportation.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this protect the right to vote?
The bill strictly enforces voting prohibitions for non-citizens by removing previous legal exceptions.
- Scored +4
Does this make elections run better?
The bill aims to prevent non-citizen voting by removing exceptions in title 18 of the U.S. Code.
- Scored +3
Does this tighten control of the border?
The bill increases border control by making individuals who vote illegally inadmissible to the country.
The opposite
- Scored -7
Would immigrants be better off under this?
The bill establishes new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation for any non-citizen who violates voting laws.
- Scored -6
Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this?
The bill increases the risk of deportation and inadmissibility for non-citizens which may disproportionately affect Hispanic communities.
- Scored -5
Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens?
The bill creates new grounds for deportation and inadmissibility that could negatively impact the legal status of non-citizens.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Stricter enforcement of voting regulations: By striking existing exceptions in Section 611 of title 18, the bill removes current legal circumstances where it might have been lawful for aliens to vote for certain Federal offices. (Section 2(a))
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New grounds for inadmissibility: The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to ensure that any alien who votes in violation of Federal, State, or local laws cannot be admitted to the country. (Section 2(b))
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New grounds for deportation: The bill amends the Immigration and Nationality Act to make any alien who votes in violation of Federal, State, or local laws subject to deportation. (Section 2(c))
Potential Negative Impacts for People
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Increased risk of deportation: Under the amended Section 237(a)(6), any alien who votes in violation of any Federal, State, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation becomes deportable. (Section 2(c))
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Increased risk of inadmissibility: Under the amended Section 212(a)(10)(D), any alien who votes in violation of any Federal, State, or local constitutional provision, statute, ordinance, or regulation is deemed inadmissible. (Section 2(b))
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 immigrants be better off under this? — The bill establishes new grounds for inadmissibility and deportation for any non-citizen who violates voting laws. Would Hispanic Americans be better off under this? — The bill increases the risk of deportation and inadmissibility for non-citizens which may disproportionately affect Hispanic communities.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The bill aims to prevent non-citizen voting by removing exceptions in title 18 of the U.S. Code.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to vote? — The bill strictly enforces voting prohibitions for non-citizens by removing previous legal exceptions. Does this tighten control of the border? — The bill increases border control by making individuals who vote illegally inadmissible to the country. Does this make it easier for immigrants already here to become citizens? — The bill creates new grounds for deportation and inadmissibility that could negatively impact the legal status of non-citizens.
- 11/10/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 8/31/2026
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- 6/11/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 2 Cosponsors added.
- Introduced in House
Brandon GillRepublican · Texas
Anna Paulina LunaRepublican · Florida
Barry MooreRepublican · Alabama
Andrew OglesRepublican · Tennessee