Voters should care about this bill because it proposes a fundamental change to the balance of power between the President and Congress. Currently, the President's pardon power is broad and generally considered absolute, with no direct legislative oversight. If this amendment becomes law, it would introduce a significant check on that power, potentially preventing a President from pardoning allies, family members, or even themselves in ways that some might view as an abuse of authority.

This change could mean greater accountability for presidents and could prevent controversial pardons from taking effect if there is strong bipartisan opposition in Congress. If the bill doesn't become law, the President's pardon power would remain as it is, unchecked by Congress, meaning controversial pardons could continue to be issued without legislative recourse.