Date: July 10, 1979
Subject: Abolish Electoral College
Description: Adoption of the resolution to propose a constitutional amendment to abolish the electoral college and provide for direct popular election of the President and Vice-President. Such action could do great harm to the federal system of checks and balances and separation of powers.
Result: Joint Resolution Passed, 51-48
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