118th Congress · HOUSE JOINT RESOLUTIONBILL

H.J.Res. 57 — Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the election of Senators.

“Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the election of Senators.”

Government operations and politics

Introduced Apr 18, 2023

Last action Apr 18, 2023

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Apr 18, 2023

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SummaryCRS Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment regarding the election of Senators. Specifically, the joint resolution (1) specifies that no person shall be a Senator from a state unless such person has been elected by the people of that state, and (2) requires the executive authority of a state to issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in a state's representation in the Senate.

Provisions · 1 sectionsIntroduced in House

Timeline · 2 actions

Apr 18, 2023

Introduced in House

Apr 18, 2023

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.