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Bill96th CongressFiled Mar 22, 1979Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 51

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide that electoral votes shall be proportionally divided in each State, based on the direct popular vote in that State.

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What it does

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What just happenedMar 22, 1979

Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

Who’s behind it

Sen. Cannon, Howard W. [D-NV](D-NV)Sponsor
4 cosponsors
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  1. Mar 22, 1979IntroReferral

    Referred to Senate Committee on the Judiciary.

    Judiciary Committee
  2. Mar 22, 1979IntroReferral10000

    Introduced in Senate

A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide that electoral vo… — Informed