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H.J.RES.36: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of reside
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 112th Congress
- This bill is primarily about government operations and politics
- Introduced Feb. 14, 2011
- Latest Major Action Feb. 28, 2011
- See the three similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
29 (All Democrats)
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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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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Feb. 14, 2011 |
Introduced in the House by Jesse L. Jackson Jr. (D-Ill.) |