“For generations, Americans have shared a clear and common understanding: voting in federal elections is a right reserved for United States citizens,” Lee said. “While current federal law reflects that consensus, the Constitution itself does not explicitly require citizenship for voting in federal elections. — Rep. Laurel Lee (R-Fla)

A Florida Congresswoman has introduced a constitutional amendment that would establish a clear requirement that only United States citizens can vote in federal elections.

Rep. Laurel Lee, a Republican, introduced the joint resolution last month. Other sponsors include Rep. Lance Gooden (R-Texas), Rep. Mike Haridopolis (R-Florida), Rep. Julia Letlow (R-Louisiana), Rep. Wesley Hunt (R-Texas) and Rep. Russell Fry (R-South Carolina).

The joint resolution would codify in the Constitution that only U.S. citizens are eligible to vote in elections for president and vice president as well as members of Congress. It would close a longstanding constitutional gap, ensuring a uniform national standard.

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