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S.J.RES.4: A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Jan. 8, 2009
- Latest Major Action Jan. 8, 2009
- See the four similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President. (Abolishes the Electoral College.)
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 8, 2009 |
Introduced in the Senate by Bill Nelson (D-Fla.) |