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Presidential Elections: Direct Vote Instead of Electoral College

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow citizens to directly elect the President and Vice President of the United States. This means every vote would carry equal weight, regardless of the state of residence, potentially changing campaign strategies and increasing citizens' sense of influence over election outcomes.
Key points
Abolition of the Electoral College: The President and Vice President would be directly elected by the people.
Single vote for a candidate pair: Each voter would cast one vote for a joint pair of candidates for President and Vice President.
Winner by popular vote: The pair of candidates with the greatest number of votes nationwide would be elected.
New rules for death or tie: Congress would be able to establish procedures in case of a candidate's death or an election tie.
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Additional Information
Print number: 118_HJRES_227
Sponsor: Rep. Cohen, Steve [D-TN-9]
Process start date: 2024-12-12
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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 118_HJRES_227.

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 2024-12-12.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Abolition of the Electoral College: The President and Vice President would be directly elected by the people.
  • Single vote for a candidate pair: Each voter would cast one vote for a joint pair of candidates for President and Vice President.
  • Winner by popular vote: The pair of candidates with the greatest number of votes nationwide would be elected.
  • New rules for death or tie: Congress would be able to establish procedures in case of a candidate's death or an election tie.
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 House Committee on the Judiciary.

Is this summary verified?

Yes. This content was analyzed by AI and verified by the Lustra Judge System on 2025-12-24.

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