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119-sjres-218119th Congress

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.

Sponsored By: Senator Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

Introduced

Summary

Abolish the Electoral College and replace it with a single, nationwide popular vote to elect the President and Vice President. Each voter would cast one vote for a pre-consented ticket, and the ticket with the greatest number of votes would win.

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  • Voters: All eligible voters in the several states and the District of Columbia would vote in one national election. Each voter would cast a single vote for a President–Vice President ticket.
  • Winners and ballots: The pair receiving the greatest number of votes nationwide would be elected, creating a plurality-based outcome under the amendment's text.
  • Administration and timing: Congress would be authorized to pass laws handling candidate death, disqualification, and ties. The amendment would take effect one year after the first January 1 following ratification and become part of the Constitution when ratified by three-fourths of the states.

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Direct popular vote for President and Vice President

If ratified, the amendment would replace the Electoral College with a direct national popular vote for President and Vice President. Each eligible voter would cast a single vote for a two-person ticket that agreed to run together. The ticket with the greatest number of votes nationwide would win (a plurality rule). Congress would be able to pass laws for candidate deaths, disqualifications, and ties. The amendment would take effect one year after ratification.

Sponsors & CoSponsors

Sponsor

Schatz, Brian [D-HI]

HI • D

Cosponsors

  • Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL]

    IL • D

    Sponsored 9/29/2026

  • Sen. Welch, Peter [D-VT]

    VT • D

    Sponsored 9/29/2026

Roll Call Votes

No roll call votes available for this bill.

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