HJRES 181 · 96th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to alter the manner in which candidates are elected President and Vice President of the United States and creating a National Canvassing Board.

Introduced 1979-02-01· Sponsored by Rep. Erdahl, Arlen [R-MN-1]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
2
Committee
3
House Vote
4
Senate
5
Enacted
Latest: Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.(1979-02-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Constitutional Amendment - Declares that the President and Vice President shall be elected by direct popular vote. Establishes the National Canvassing Board to which the State canvassing boards shall report the results of their State vote for President and Vice President. Directs the National Canvassing Board to meet to canvass the results of the State canvassing boards and report such results.…

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