H.J.RES.23: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States extending the right to vote to citizens sixteen years of age or older.

Overview

This Resolution would seek to adopt a constitutional amendment to extend voting privileges to 16 and 17 year-olds.

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Priority

Medium

Bill Number

H.J.RES.23

Date Introduced

January 09, 2019

Committee

House Judiciary Committee

Bill Status

Introduced or Prefiled

Sponsor

Rep. Grace Meng

Co Sponsors