H.J.Res. 57 · 118th Congress

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

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2023-04-18
Latest action
2023-04-18 · Introduced in House

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.