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S.J.Res. 218 · 119th Congress · 2025–2026

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.

S.J.Res. 218 in the 119th Congress (2025–2026) was introduced on Sep 29, 2026, sponsored by Brian Schatz with 2 co-sponsors.

During the 119th Congress (2025–2026), Donald Trump was president, and Republicans held majorities in both the House and Senate.

Status
Introduced
Introduced
Sep 29, 2026
Co-sponsors
2

Sponsor

Brian Schatz (D-HI). Co-sponsors: 2 Democrats.

Where it stands

  • IntroducedSep 29, 2026
  • Passed the Senate—
  • Passed the House—
  • Sent to the President—
  • Became law—

Latest action: Read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary. (Sep 29, 2026)

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Committees

  • Judiciary Committee

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