House Democrats Vote Against Equal Representation Act
House Democrats voted against the Equal Representation Act, which would require the decennial census to include a question about citizenship status and only use the number of American citizens for congressional apportionment. President Biden opposes the bill, citing violations of the Fourteenth Amendment. The bill aims to prevent underrepresentation of states with small foreign populations in Congress.
Key Points
- The Equal Representation Act proposes using only the number of American citizens for congressional apportionment
- President Biden opposes the bill, citing violations of the Fourteenth Amendment
- The bill aims to prevent underrepresentation of states with small foreign populations in Congress
Pros
- Aims to ensure fair representation in Congress
- Addresses concerns about integrity of electoral system
Cons
- Opposed by House Democrats and President Biden
- Controversial due to potential exclusion of foreign nationals in apportionment