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.
Latest action · Jun 6, 2005 Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Progress
Where this resolution reached, and when. A stage with no date was not reached; one that failed a vote and later carried shows the date it carried.
- IntroducedMay 12, 2005
- Passed HouseNot reached
- Passed SenateNot reached
- To the PresidentNot reached
- Became lawNot reached
Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President.
Cosponsors 4
Members who signed on, in the order they did. All signed on May 12, 2005.
| Seat | Cosponsor | Signed on | |
|---|---|---|---|
| D-CA | Fortney Pete Stark | Original | May 12, 2005 |
| D-WA | Jim McDermott | Original | May 12, 2005 |
| D-NY | Jose E. Serrano | Original | May 12, 2005 |
| D-CA | Lynn C. Woolsey | Original | May 12, 2005 |
Actions 3
Everything that happened, newest first.
- Jun 6, 2005Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
- May 12, 2005Introduced in House
- May 12, 2005Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Related bills 3
Companion bills and other measures the record links to this one.
| Bill | Title | Relationship | Latest action |
|---|---|---|---|
| HJRES 8 | Every Vote Counts Amendment | Related bill | Mar 2, 2005 |
| SJRES 11 | A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States. | Related bill | Mar 16, 2005 |
| HJRES 36 | Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the Electoral College and provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States regardless of place of reside | Related bill | Apr 4, 2005 |
Subjects
Assigned by the Library of Congress. Policy area: Government Operations and Politics.
Text 1
Each version as it was printed, newest first.
- May 12, 2005Introduced in House
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