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Abolishing the Electoral College: Direct Popular Election for US President

This proposal seeks to amend the Constitution to allow citizens to directly elect the President and Vice President of the United States via popular vote. The candidate pair receiving the highest number of votes nationwide would win the election, ensuring every individual vote carries equal weight. This change aims to modernize the election process.
Key points
The President and Vice President would be elected based on the total number of votes cast by citizens across the entire nation (direct popular vote).
The current Electoral College system, which determines the election outcome, would be completely abolished.
Congress would be granted authority to determine the rules, times, and manner of holding these national elections.
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Status: Expired
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Additional Information
Print number: 117_HJRES_14
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2021-01-11
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

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.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 117_HJRES_14.

Which chamber initiated this legislation?

This legislation was initiated in the House of Representatives.

When did the legislative process begin?

The process officially started on 2021-01-11.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • The President and Vice President would be elected based on the total number of votes cast by citizens across the entire nation (direct popular vote).
  • The current Electoral College system, which determines the election outcome, would be completely abolished.
  • Congress would be granted authority to determine the rules, times, and manner of holding these national elections.
What is the specific legal status?

The current status is Expired.

Where can I read the full text of this legislation?

The full official text is available at: View full text

Who is the primary sponsor?

The primary sponsor is Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2026-01-02.

What is the impact of this bill?

We don't know—that is up to you to decide. Summarizing raw data with AI is fundamentally different from predicting socio-economic outcomes. As of 2026, we believe impact assessment strictly requires a human in the loop to verify and judge.

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