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H.J.Res. 131 (106th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to provide a new procedure for appointment of Electors for the election of the President and Vice President.

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Introduced

7 December 2000

Last action

7 December 2000 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

ELIOT ENGEL, Rep. McNulty, Michael R. [D-NY-23]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

2 January 2025

Rule of law

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Provides for a new procedure for appointment of electors for the election of the President and Vice President under which the number of Electors in each State appointed for each candidate shall bear the same ratio to the total number of Electors as each candidate's popular vote total bears to the overall popular vote total in the State.

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Timeline

  1. 7 December 2000

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 7 December 2000

    Introduced

    Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H12034)

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 7 December 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 7 December 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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Documents

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Introduced in House (text)

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