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
- Sponsor
- Kevin Kiley
- 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.