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Rep. Nancy Mace Proposes Constitutional Amendment to Restrict Congressional Eligibility
Rep. Nancy Mace hopes to ban anyone not born in the US from serving in Congress
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Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a joint resolution to amend the U.S. Constitution, aiming to require all members of Congress and federal officials to be natural-born citizens. This proposal targets Democratic Rep. Ilhan Omar, questioning her loyalty to the U.S. The amendment process requires significant legislative support.
- 01The proposed amendment would extend the natural-born citizenship requirement beyond the President and Vice President to all federal officials.
- 02Mace argues that loyalty to the U.S. should be exclusive to natural-born citizens.
- 03The resolution specifically calls out Rep. Ilhan Omar, suggesting her loyalty is questionable due to her Somali origins.
- 04Amending the Constitution requires approval from two-thirds of both the House of Representatives and Senate.
- 05Following congressional approval, the amendment must be ratified by three-quarters of state legislatures.
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Representative Nancy Mace has introduced a joint resolution aimed at amending the U.S. Constitution to require that all members of Congress, federal judges, and Senate-confirmed officials be natural-born citizens. Mace argues that those in power should demonstrate exclusive loyalty to the United States. This proposal specifically targets Democratic Representative Ilhan Omar, who was born in Somalia, implying that her loyalty may not align with American interests. Currently, the Constitution mandates natural-born citizenship only for the President and Vice President. The amendment process is notably rigorous, requiring a two-thirds majority in both the House and Senate, followed by ratification from three-quarters of state legislatures, making it a significant legislative challenge.
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