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Resolution · 119th Congress

H.J.Res. 218

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.

IntroducedIntroduced Oct 1, 2026Topic: Government Operations and Politics →
  1. 01 Introduced
  2. 02 Committee
  3. 03 Passed House
  4. 04 Passed Senate
  5. 05 To President
  6. 06 Law

Latest action · Oct 1, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  1. Oct 1, 2026Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
  2. Oct 1, 2026Introduced in House

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H.J.Res. 227On Congress.gov · 118th Congress ↗From another CongressS.J.Res. 121On Congress.gov · 118th Congress ↗From another CongressS.J.Res. 218A 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.Identical text

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