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MA S387

Resolutions calling on Congress to abolish the Electoral College and allow for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States

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Introduced
01/23/2017
In Committee
01/23/2017
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead
12/31/2018

Introduced Session

190th General Court

Bill Summary

By Mr. Lesser, a petition of Eric P. Lesser, Michael J. Barrett, Lori A. Ehrlich, Sal N. DiDomenico and other members of the General Court for the adoption of resolutions calling on Congress to abolish the Electoral College and allow for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all citizens of the United States. Election Laws.

AI Summary

This bill calls on Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would abolish the Electoral College and instead allow for the direct election of the President and Vice President by the popular vote of all U.S. citizens. The bill cites concerns that the current system, where voters delegate their votes to 538 electors rather than voting directly for their preferred candidate, has resulted in several instances where the president and vice president lost the national popular vote but were still elected. The bill argues that this contradicts the principle of "one person, one vote" established by the Supreme Court, and that the direct popular vote is the method used to elect other state and local officials.

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Government Affairs

Sponsors (11)

Last Action

Accompanied a study order, see S2399 (on 04/04/2018)
(3 Companion Bills)

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Document Type Source Location
State Bill Page https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S387
Bill https://malegislature.gov/Bills/190/S387.pdf
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