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H.J.RES.7: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
About This Bill
- Introduced Jan. 3, 2019
- Latest Major Action Jan. 3, 2019
- See the seven similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
11 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in House - Jan. 3, 2019
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be elected directly by the people of the states and the District of Columbia.
(Source: Library of Congress)
What Lawmakers Are Saying About This Bill
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Justice.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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Jan. 3, 2019 |
Introduced in the House by Steve Cohen (D-Tenn.) |