S.J.Res. 218

A 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.

📅 Sep 29, 2026

Summary:

• Proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College and replace it with direct popular election of the President and Vice President
• Under the proposed system, voters would cast a single vote for a joined pair of presidential and vice-presidential candidates, with the pair receiving the most votes winning election
• The amendment would take effect one year after the first day of January following ratification by three-fourths of state legislatures

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Additional Details:

• Congress would be authorized by law to address cases involving the death or disqualification of a candidate before the President-elect or Vice President-elect is chosen, and to address tied elections
• The resolution was introduced by Mr. Schatz, Mr. Durbin, and Mr. Welch, and referred to the Senate Committee on the Judiciary

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