HJRES 455 · 95th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

Joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide a new procedure for the election of the President and Vice President.

Introduced 1977-05-11· Sponsored by Rep. Ashbrook, John M. [R-OH-17]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1977-05-11)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Revises the procedure for the election of the President and Vice President. Grants each Congressional district established by the respective States pursuant to this Article one electoral vote and each State two at large electoral votes, such votes to be cast for the pair of Presidential and Vice Presidential candidates receiving a plurality of popular votes within the appropriate jurisdictions. Stipulates that the pair of candidates receiving the most electoral votes shall be declared President and Vice President.…

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