Bill96th CongressFiled Jan 25, 1979Government Operations and Politics
S.J.Res. 28
A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution to provide for the direct popular election of the President and Vice President of the United States.
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What it does
A plain-language summary from the Congressional Research Service isn’t available yet for this bill. CRS summaries are typically posted within a few weeks of introduction.
What just happenedJul 10, 1979
Measure failed of passage in Senate, roll call #161 (51-48).
Who’s behind it
Sen. Bayh, Birch [D-IN](D-IN)Sponsor
36 cosponsors