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House Urges States to Reconsider Ranked Choice Voting Systems

The U.S. House of Representatives expresses its view that states should reconsider implementing ranked choice voting systems. It is believed that this system can complicate the election process, lead to voter confusion, and potentially result in votes not being counted, which might discourage citizens from participating. Additionally, widespread implementation of such a system would incur significant costs.
Key points
Ranked choice voting may complicate the election process for citizens, requiring them to rank all candidates.
There is a risk that a voter's first choice might be discarded, potentially leading to a feeling that their vote doesn't count.
Widespread implementation of this system would require substantial financial investment in voting equipment.
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Print number: 118_HRES_1459
Sponsor: Rep. Lopez, Greg [R-CO-4]
Process start date: 2024-09-17
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OFFICIAL LEGAL TITLE

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that States should reconsider implementing ranked choice voting systems.

FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

What is the official ID of this bill?

The official print number for this legislation is 118_HRES_1459.

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 2024-09-17.

What are the main provisions?

Key points include:

  • Ranked choice voting may complicate the election process for citizens, requiring them to rank all candidates.
  • There is a risk that a voter's first choice might be discarded, potentially leading to a feeling that their vote doesn't count.
  • Widespread implementation of this system would require substantial financial investment in voting equipment.
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. Lopez, Greg [R-CO-4].

What is the latest detailed status?

The latest detailed status is: Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

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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