2005 House Resolution 97

Exclude aliens from congressional apportionment counts

Offered in the House

June 22, 2005

Offered by Rep. Jacob Hoogendyk (R-61)

To memorialize the Congress of the United States to adopt and present to the states for ratification an amendment to the United States Constitution that would provide that only citizens may be counted for purposes of determining congressional representation among the states.

Referred to the Committee on Government Operations

Sept. 6, 2006

Substitute offered by Rep. Gary McDowell (D-107)

The substitute passed by voice vote

Substitute offered by Rep. Jacob Hoogendyk (R-61)

The substitute passed 72 to 23 (details)

Adopted in the House 75 to 24 (details)