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S.J.Res. 2 (112th)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to United States citizenship.

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Introduced

25 January 2011

Last action

25 January 2011 · Introduced

Status

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Rand Paul

Subjects

Defence, Rule of law, Immigration

Source updated

10 August 2026

Defence · Rule of law · Immigration

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - States that a person born in the United States shall not be a U.S. citizen unless: (1) one parent of the person is a U.S. citizen; (2) one parent of the person is an alien lawfully admitted for permanent residence in the United States who resides in the United States; (3) one parent of the person is an alien performing active service in the U.S. Armed Forces; or (4) the person is naturalized in accordance with the laws of the United States.

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Timeline

  1. 25 January 2011

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 25 January 2011

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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