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S.J.Res. 56 (106th)

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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Introduced

1 November 2000

Last action

6 December 2000 · Introduced

Status

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

Sponsors

Sen. Durbin, Richard J. [D-IL], Sen. Johnson, Tim [D-SD]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

10 August 2026

Rule of law

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Summary

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

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Timeline

  1. 1 November 2000

    Introduced

    Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 1 November 2000

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 1 November 2000

    Introduced

    Introduced in Senate

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 6 December 2000

    Introduced

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

    Source: IntroReferral

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Introduced in Senate (text)

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  • Introduced in Senate (text)

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