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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected using a national popular vote, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice-President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.

USA119th CongressHJRES-102| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Judiciary Committee

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This proposed constitutional amendment introduces significant changes to the United States Senate by establishing twelve Senators at-large . These additional Senators would be elected for six-year terms through a national popular vote , with their seats divided equally among the three existing Senate classes. The amendment outlines that eligible electors must be US citizens aged 18 or older, registered, and meeting state voting requirements, extending these provisions to US territories and the District of Columbia. While states would administer these elections, Congress would define the procedures, and a federal entity would be responsible for collecting and tabulating the national popular vote results. Beyond the Senate, the amendment also proposes the creation of twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice-President, whose appointment method would be determined by Congress. Crucially, these Electors would be mandated to cast their ballots for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who receive the greatest number of votes cast by citizens of the United States . This mechanism directly links a portion of the Electoral College to the national popular vote winner, aiming to ensure that the national popular vote is reflected in the presidential election outcome. Congress is granted the authority to enforce this entire article through appropriate legislation.
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HJRES 118-23
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-23
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Government Operations and Politics

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected using a national popular vote, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice-President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.

USA119th CongressHJRES-102| House 
| Updated: 6/25/2025
This proposed constitutional amendment introduces significant changes to the United States Senate by establishing twelve Senators at-large . These additional Senators would be elected for six-year terms through a national popular vote , with their seats divided equally among the three existing Senate classes. The amendment outlines that eligible electors must be US citizens aged 18 or older, registered, and meeting state voting requirements, extending these provisions to US territories and the District of Columbia. While states would administer these elections, Congress would define the procedures, and a federal entity would be responsible for collecting and tabulating the national popular vote results. Beyond the Senate, the amendment also proposes the creation of twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice-President, whose appointment method would be determined by Congress. Crucially, these Electors would be mandated to cast their ballots for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who receive the greatest number of votes cast by citizens of the United States . This mechanism directly links a portion of the Electoral College to the national popular vote winner, aiming to ensure that the national popular vote is reflected in the presidential election outcome. Congress is granted the authority to enforce this entire article through appropriate legislation.
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Bill from Previous Congress

HJRES 118-23
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.
Jun 25, 2025
Introduced in House
Jun 25, 2025
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HJRES 118-23
    Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.


  • June 25, 2025
    Introduced in House


  • June 25, 2025
    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Sean Casten

Sean Casten

Democratic Representative

Illinois

Judiciary Committee

Government Operations and Politics

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