Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to prohibit persons who are not citizens, nationals, or lawful permanent residents of the United States from voting in elections.

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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  "constitutionalAuthorityStatementText": "<pre>\n[Congressional Record Volume 171, Number 21 (Friday, January 31, 2025)]\n[House]\nFrom the Congressional Record Online through the Government Publishing Office [<a href=\"https://www.gpo.gov\">www.gpo.gov</a>]\nBy Mr. PFLUGER:\nH.J. Res. 31.\nCongress has the power to enact this legislation pursuant\nto the following:\nArticle 1, Section 8\n[Page H435]\n</pre>"
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