H.J.Res.0808

A RESOLUTION to propose an amendment to Article IV, Section 1, of the Constitution of Tennessee, to specify that only citizens of the United States may vote in state, county, or municipal elections.

Introduced·1/22/26
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Tennessee HJR0808 proposes an amendment to the Tennessee Constitution to restrict voting rights to U.S.

Tennessee HJR0808 seeks to amend Article IV, Section 1, of the Tennessee Constitution to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote in state, county, or municipal elections. The resolution proposes deleting the existing section and replacing it with a new provision that mandates U.S. citizenship as a requirement for voting. It also directs the General Assembly to establish residency and registration requirements for voters, ensuring these are uniform across the state.

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Where it stands

Current
In committee
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Sponsors

0
21
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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0 Nay

History

Apr 21

House

Sponsor(s) Added.

Apr 14

House

H. subst. SJR0624

Apr 14

House

Sponsor(s) Added.