The Electoral College: Frequently Asked Questions

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May 5, 2026

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Authors: R. Sam Garrett

Source topics: Electoral College, Voting, Elections & Redistricting

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Related federal bills

• HJRES 102Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected using a national popular vote, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice-President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.
  119th Congress
• HJRES 227Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
  118th Congress
• SJRES 121A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
  118th Congress
• SJRES 1A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
  95th Congress
• SJRES 8A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing for the election of the President and the Vice President of the United States.
  95th Congress
• SJRES 18A joint resolution to amend the Constitution relating to the Electoral College.
  95th Congress