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    Electoral College Legislation in the 109th Congress

    Published: January 26, 2009
    Bill No. Short Title Sponsors Date Introduced Related Bills Description
    S. J. Res. 11   Feinstein March 16, 2005 H. J. Res. 8, H. J. Res. 36, H. J. Res. 50 This resolution would amend the Constitution to abolish the Electoral College and provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President.  Congress would determine the time, place, and manner of holding the election, among other things.  Voters would cast a single vote, jointly applicable to President and Vice President.
    H. J. Res. 8 Every Vote Counts Amendment Green (TX) January 4, 2005 H. J. Res. 36, H. J. Res. 50 This resolution would amend the Constitution to abolish the Electoral College and provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President.  Voters would cast a single vote, jointly applicable to President and Vice President.
    H. J. Res. 17   Engel February 9, 2005 H.J. Res. 36 This resolution would amend the Constitution to abolish the Electoral College and provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President.  Voters would cast a single vote, jointly applicable to President and Vice President.
    H. J. Res. 36   Jackson March 2, 2005 H. J. Res. 17, H. J. Res. 50, S. J. Res. 11 This resolution would amend the Constitution to abolish the Electoral College and provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President.  Voters would cast a single vote, jointly applicable to President and Vice President.
    H.R. 1579 Count Every Vote Act of 2005 Price April 12, 2005   This bill would extend the time for electors to meet and vote from the first Monday after the second Wednesday in December to the first day after the January 1 (or if January 1 is a Sunday, the second day) following their appointment. This bill would also amend the method of delivery of electors’ votes from registered mail to “the most expeditious method available” to ensure receipt by the first day after the January 1 (or if January 1 is a Sunday, the second day) following their appointment.
    H. J. Res. 50   Lofgren May 12, 2005 H. J. Res. 8, H. J. Res. 36, S. J. Res. 11 This resolution would amend the Constitution to abolish the Electoral College and provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice President.  Congress would determine the time, place, and manner of holding the election, among other things.  Voters would cast a single vote, jointly applicable to President and Vice President.