HJR 20 (2012): urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish the electoral college.

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HJR 20 (2012)

urging Congress to propose an amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish the electoral college.

  • Status: Killed
  • Term: 2011-2012
  • House committee: State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • Subject: State Government

The Story

It was introduced on January 4, 2012 and referred to the House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs committee. The committee held a public hearing on February 9, 2012. The majority recommended that the House kill it, and the minority recommended that the House pass it, by a vote of 10–3. The report was placed on the regular calendar. On March 15, 2012 the House voted to kill it on a voice vote.

Sponsors

Hearings and Sessions

  • February 9, 2012, 9:00 AM: public hearing, House State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs, LOB 203

Votes

  • March 15, 2012, House: Inexpedient to Legislate — voice vote, passed

The Docket

  • January 4, 2012: Introduced 1/4/2012 and Referred to State-Federal Relations and Veterans Affairs
  • February 9, 2012: Public Hearing: 2/9/2012 9:00 AM LOB 203 ==Executive Session To Follow==
  • February 21, 2012: Majority Committee Report: Inexpedient to Legislate for Mar 7 (Vote 10-3; RC)
  • February 21, 2012: Minority Committee Report: Ought to Pass
  • March 15, 2012: Inexpedient to Legislate: MA VV

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