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Senate joint resolution · S.J.Res. 218 (119th Congress)

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constiution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of…

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Latest action Sep 29, 2026

Sponsor: Brian Schatz (U.S. Senator for Hawaii, Democratic)

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A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constiution 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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House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Full history

  1. Sep 29, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. Senate

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  2. Sep 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

  3. Sep 29, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

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