H.J.Res. 218 · Where this bill is now
In committee
Introduced in the House, sent to the Committee on the Judiciary, Oct 1, 2026
119th Congress
2nd SessionH.J.Res. 218
2nd SessionH.J.Res. 218
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.
In the HouseNo vote yet
Sponsor: Rep. Steve Cohen (D-TN-9) · Introduced Oct 1, 2026 · 1 version of the text
Sources: Congress.gov actions and votes · bill text from GovInfo · latest official action Oct 1, 2026: “Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.”