[Congressional Bills 117th Congress]
[From the U.S. Government Publishing Office]
[H. Res. 866 Introduced in House (IH)]
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117th CONGRESS
2d Session
H. RES. 866
Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues
the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States
citizens.
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IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES
January 12, 2022
Mr. Rodney Davis of Illinois submitted the following resolution; which
was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
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RESOLUTION
Recognizing that allowing illegal immigrants the right to vote devalues
the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States
citizens.
Whereas voting is fundamental to a functioning democracy;
Whereas the Constitution prohibits discrimination in voting based on race, sex,
poll taxes, and age;
Whereas it is of paramount importance that the United States maintains the
legitimacy of its elections and protects them from interference,
including interference from foreign threats and illegal voting;
Whereas the city of San Francisco, California, is allowing non-citizens,
including illegal immigrants, to register to vote in school board
elections;
Whereas New York City, New York, has enacted a law allowing non-citizens to vote
in local elections for mayor, city council, and others; and
Whereas the Constitution and Federal law prohibit non-citizens from voting in
elections for Federal office: Now, therefore, be it
Resolved, That the House of Representatives recognizes that
allowing illegal immigrants and non-citizens the right to vote devalues
the franchise and diminishes the voting power of United States
citizens.
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