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S.J.RES.17: 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 April 2, 2019
- Latest Major Action April 2, 2019
- See the one similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
3 (All Democrats)
Bill Version
- Introduced in Senate - April 2, 2019
Bill Summary
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment requiring the President and Vice President to be elected directly by the people of the states, the U.S. territories, and the District of Columbia.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
Date | Description |
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April 2, 2019 |
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
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April 2, 2019 |
Introduced in the Senate by Brian Schatz (D-Hawaii) |