Rejects Presidential Control Over Elections
Official: A resolution denouncing statements by President Donald J. Trump that he may "nationalize," commandeer, or otherwise assume direct control over elections.
This resolution denounces statements by President Donald J. Trump suggesting he could take control of elections, affirming that states manage elections under the Constitution.
1. The resolution states that only states and Congress can manage federal elections. 2. It denounces any claim that the President can take control of elections. 3. The Senate expresses concern that such claims undermine public trust in democracy. 4. It warns that attempts to control elections unlawfully could lead to impeachment.
This affects voters, election officials, and state governments across the United States.