Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the right to vote.

Jun 11, 2026

Summary

Proposes a constitutional amendment to give every citizen of legal voting age the right to vote and sets rules for how states must run elections.

What problem does this solve?

The right to vote is not explicitly guaranteed to all citizens in the Constitution, allowing different states to create varied and sometimes restrictive voting laws. This amendment adds a universal right to vote to the Constitution and requires all states to follow national standards.

What does this bill do?

Guarantees the right to vote

Adds an amendment to the Constitution giving every citizen of legal voting age the right to vote in their local public elections.

Requires same-day voter registration

Forces every state to allow eligible citizens to register to vote on the same day as any public election.

Creates national election standards

Requires Congress to create a set of performance standards that all states must follow when running public elections.

Allows rules for election integrity

Permits states to create narrowly focused rules to make sure elections are fair and secure, but these rules cannot take away the right to vote.

Gives Congress enforcement power

Grants Congress the authority to pass laws needed to enforce this new constitutional amendment.

Who does this affect?

U.S. citizens of voting age
State and local election officials
The U.S. Congress

What is the real world impact?

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Establishes a constitutional right to vote

Creates a clear and universal right to vote for all adult citizens directly in the U.S. Constitution, protecting it from being easily changed or limited by state or federal laws.

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Standardizes election rules across states

Gives Congress the power to set national standards for how elections are run. This would make the voting process more consistent from one state to another.

When does this start?

This amendment would take effect once it is approved by the legislatures of three-fourths of all the states.