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.

12/20/2024, 7:12 PM
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 SJRes 121 is a proposed joint resolution that aims to amend the Constitution of the United States in order to abolish the electoral college system and establish a direct election process for the President and Vice President.

The electoral college is the current system in which each state is allocated a certain number of electors based on its representation in Congress, and these electors ultimately determine the outcome of the presidential election.

The proposed amendment seeks to eliminate this system and instead have the President and Vice President elected by a popular vote, where every individual vote would directly contribute to the election results. This resolution has sparked debate among lawmakers and citizens, with proponents arguing that a direct election system would better reflect the will of the people and ensure that every vote counts equally. Opponents, on the other hand, raise concerns about the potential for increased voter fraud and the loss of representation for smaller states under a popular vote system. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 121 represents a significant potential change to the way presidential elections are conducted in the United States, and its passage would require a thorough and thoughtful consideration of its implications for the democratic process.
Congress
118

Number
SJRES - 121

Introduced on
2024-12-12

# Amendments
0

Sponsors
+5

Cosponsors
+5

Variations and Revisions

12/12/2024

Status of Legislation

Bill Introduced
Introduced to House
House to Vote
Introduced to Senate
Senate to Vote

Purpose and Summary

Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.
Bill 118 SJRes 121 is a proposed joint resolution that aims to amend the Constitution of the United States in order to abolish the electoral college system and establish a direct election process for the President and Vice President.

The electoral college is the current system in which each state is allocated a certain number of electors based on its representation in Congress, and these electors ultimately determine the outcome of the presidential election.

The proposed amendment seeks to eliminate this system and instead have the President and Vice President elected by a popular vote, where every individual vote would directly contribute to the election results. This resolution has sparked debate among lawmakers and citizens, with proponents arguing that a direct election system would better reflect the will of the people and ensure that every vote counts equally. Opponents, on the other hand, raise concerns about the potential for increased voter fraud and the loss of representation for smaller states under a popular vote system. Overall, Bill 118 SJRes 121 represents a significant potential change to the way presidential elections are conducted in the United States, and its passage would require a thorough and thoughtful consideration of its implications for the democratic process.
Alternative Names
Official Title as IntroducedA 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.

Policy Areas
Government Operations and Politics

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Latest Action12/12/2024
Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.