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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.

USA117th CongressSJRES-69| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
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.
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Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-16
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-17
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.
Mar 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-16
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-17
    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.


  • March 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-14
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

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.

USA117th CongressSJRES-69| Senate 
| Updated: 12/15/2022
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.
View Full Text

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-16
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.

Bill from Previous Congress

SJRES 116-17
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.
Mar 4, 2021

Latest Companion Bill Action

HJRES 117-14
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
Dec 15, 2022
Introduced in Senate
Dec 15, 2022
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-16
    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.


  • Bill from Previous Congress

    SJRES 116-17
    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.


  • March 4, 2021

    Latest Companion Bill Action

    HJRES 117-14
    Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.


  • December 15, 2022
    Introduced in Senate


  • December 15, 2022
    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Jeff Merkley

Jeff Merkley

Democratic Senator

Oregon

Cosponsors (2)
Mazie K. Hirono (Democratic)Edward J. Markey (Democratic)

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted