119th Congress

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.

Introduced·9/29/26

Prefiled

Introduced9/29/26

Chamber Passed

Final Passage

Complete

Introduced

Introduced in Senate · October 2, 2026

S. J. RES. 218

September 29, 2026

Mr. Schatz (for himself, Mr. Durbin, and Mr. Welch) introduced the following joint resolution; which was read twice and referred to the Committee on the Judiciary

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.

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“section 1. The President and Vice President shall be elected by the people of the several States and the district constituting the seat of government of the United States.

“section 2. Each voter shall cast a single vote for two persons who have consented to the joining of their names as candidates for President and Vice President.

SJR218 U.S. Senate: A joint resolution proposing an…