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Bill106th CongressFiled Nov 1, 2000Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 56

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.

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What it doesSummary introduced in senate (Nov 1, 2000)

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for the direct popular election of the President and the Vice President.

What just happenedDec 6, 2000

Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11618-11621)

Who’s behind it

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL](D-IL)Sponsor
1 cosponsor1 D
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  1. Dec 6, 2000IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11618-11621)

  2. Nov 1, 2000IntroReferral

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  3. Nov 1, 2000IntroReferralB00100

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR S11494-11496)

  4. Nov 1, 2000IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate