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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.
12/20/2024, 7:12 PM
Summary of Bill SJRES 121
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.
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.
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Current Status of Bill SJRES 121
Bill SJRES 121 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since December 12, 2024. Bill SJRES 121 was introduced during Congress 118 and was introduced to the Senate on December 12, 2024. Bill SJRES 121's most recent activity was Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. as of December 12, 2024
Bipartisan Support of Bill SJRES 121
Total Number of Sponsors
3Democrat Sponsors
3Republican Sponsors
0Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
2Democrat Cosponsors
2Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill SJRES 121
Primary Policy Focus
Government Operations and PoliticsAlternate Title(s) of Bill SJRES 121
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.
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.
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Sponsors and Cosponsors of SJRES 121
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