Introduced
February 12, 2026
Mr. Mfume submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Committee on the Judiciary
RESOLUTION
Denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may “nationalize,” commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.
- (1) finds that the Constitution of the United States entrusts the primary oversight and administration of Federal elections to State and local authorities and Congress;
- (2) rejects any suggestion that the President of the United States may lawfully “nationalize,” commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections;
- (3) renounces any effort by the President to exercise such authority, absent explicit constitutional or statutory grant, as antithetical to the Constitution, unlawful, and without effect;
- (4) expresses its grave concern that public advocacy of unconstitutional power by the President undermines foundational principles of federalism, threatens the rule of law, and erodes public trust in the democratic process; and
- (5) maintains that should the President attempt to implement or execute measures that unconstitutionally infringe on the constitutional prerogatives of the States or contrary to the laws enacted by Congress, such conduct would constitute grounds for impeachment and removal from office under article II of the Constitution.