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Amending Congressional Apportionment: Counting Only US Citizens

This proposed constitutional amendment aims to count only US citizens for allocating House of Representatives seats. This could alter the number of representatives each state has in Congress, impacting citizens' voting power depending on their state of residence.
Key points
House of Representatives seats would be based on the number of US citizens in each state, not all residents.
This change could shift political representation among states, potentially increasing or decreasing their influence in Congress.
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Print number: 118_HJRES_37
Sponsor: Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8]
Process start date: 2023-03-01
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide that Representatives shall be apportioned among the several States according to their respective numbers, counting the number of persons in each State who are citizens of the United States.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HJRES_37.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2023-03-01.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • House of Representatives seats would be based on the number of US citizens in each state, not all residents.
  • This change could shift political representation among states, potentially increasing or decreasing their influence in Congress.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Davidson, Warren [R-OH-8].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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