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S.J.RES.16: A joint resolution 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 March 28, 2019
- Latest Major Action March 28, 2019
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Bill Sponsor
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - March 28, 2019
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be jointly elected directly by the people of the states and the District of Columbia over the age of 18.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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March 28, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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March 28, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Jeff Merkley (D-Ore.) |