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Senate Democrats•Electoral College•Brian Schatz•Hawaii•Dick Durbin•Illinois•Peter Welch•Vermont•Schatz•Senate Judiciary Committee
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Senate Democrats Introduce Bill to Abolish Electoral College, Shift to Popular Vote
Dec 16, 2024, 08:28 PM
A group of Senate Democrats has introduced legislation to abolish the Electoral College, aiming to have the President elected by a nationwide popular vote. Senators Brian Schatz of Hawaii, Dick Durbin of Illinois, and Peter Welch of Vermont are spearheading the proposed constitutional amendment, which seeks to replace the current system with one where the candidate who receives the most votes nationwide becomes President. "In an election, the person who gets the most votes should win. It's that simple," said Senator Schatz. The Senate Judiciary Committee announced the proposal, with proponents arguing that it will "restore democracy" by ensuring that every vote carries equal weight in presidential elections.
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