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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 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.
12/15/2023, 3:52 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 23
Bill 118 hjres 23 proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States that aims to make the Senate more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting. This means that voters would rank their choices for Senate candidates, and the candidates with the most overall support would be elected.
Additionally, the bill also calls for the creation of twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President. These Electors would cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote, rather than the current system where Electors are chosen by each state to vote for the winner of that state's popular vote.
Overall, the goal of this amendment is to make the Senate more reflective of the national population and to ensure that the President and Vice President are elected based on the overall popular vote of the country. This proposed change would have significant implications for the structure and functioning of the US government if it were to be enacted.
Additionally, the bill also calls for the creation of twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President. These Electors would cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote, rather than the current system where Electors are chosen by each state to vote for the winner of that state's popular vote.
Overall, the goal of this amendment is to make the Senate more reflective of the national population and to ensure that the President and Vice President are elected based on the overall popular vote of the country. This proposed change would have significant implications for the structure and functioning of the US government if it were to be enacted.
Congressional Summary of HJRES 23
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to (1) add 12 Senators at-large to the Senate, who shall be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting (a system in which voters rank candidates in order of preference); and (2) provide for 12 Electors at-large, who shall cast their ballots for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates having receiving the greatest number of votes cast by U.S. citizens.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 23
Bill HJRES 23 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since January 31, 2023. Bill HJRES 23 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the House on January 31, 2023.  Bill HJRES 23's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of January 31, 2023
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 23
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
1Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 23
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsPotential Impact Areas
- Congressional elections
- Constitution and constitutional amendments
- Elections, voting, political campaign regulation
- Senate
- State and local government operations
Alternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 23
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