H.J.Res. 121 (112th): Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to increase by 29 votes the number of electoral votes awarded to the candidate for President who receives the largest percentage of the popular vote.

Introduced:
Oct 23, 2012 (112th Congress, 2011–2013)
Sponsor:
Rep. Steve Israel [D-NY2]
Status:
Died (Referred to Committee)

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Status

This resolution was introduced on October 23, 2012, in a previous session of Congress, but was not enacted.

Progress
Introduced Oct 23, 2012
Referred to Committee Oct 23, 2012
Cosponsors
none
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Last updated Oct 23, 2012.
2 pages

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10/23/2012--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - Increases by 29 electoral votes the number of electoral votes awarded to the candidate for President who receives the largest percentage of the total popular vote. Declares that these votes shall not be considered votes cast by Electors and shall not affect the total number of votes necessary to constitute a majority of the whole number of Electors appointed.

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