S.J.Res.0624

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.

Final Passage·4/29/26
Draft Text

Tennessee SJR0624 proposes an amendment to the state constitution to restrict voting rights to U.S. citizens.

Tennessee SJR0624 proposes an amendment to Article IV, Section 1, of the Tennessee Constitution to specify that only U.S. citizens can vote in state, county, or municipal elections. The amendment would replace the current voting requirements with a new standard that voting rights are limited to U.S. citizens who meet residency and registration criteria. The General Assembly would have the authority to set these residency and registration periods.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed both chambers · 82–5 · Apr 29
Current
Awaiting the Governor
Next
Signature or veto

Sponsors

0
14
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

82 Yea

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5 Nay

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Calendar

Mar 3

12:00 AM

Senate Revenue Subcommittee Of Finance, Ways & Means Hearing

History

May 7

House

Signed by H. Speaker

Apr 30

Senate

Signed by Senate Speaker

Apr 29

Senate

Enrolled and ready for signatures