Contact Congress about H.J.Res. 23: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote.
Voters nationwide would elect 12 new U.S. senators through ranked choice voting. The proposal would also add 12 presidential electors who must vote for the national popular vote winners.
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Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States providing that the Senate is made more representative by adding twelve Senators to be elected nationwide through ranked choice voting, and providing for twelve Electors at-large for President and Vice President, who shall cast their ballots for the respective winners of the national popular vote. is a House bill in Congress.
Who this affects: This bill mainly affects voters, Senate candidates, presidential campaigns, and election officials. Voters would get new nationwide Senate races and a new ranked choice ballot process for those seats. Presidential campaigns would also have to account for 12 new national electors tied to the popular vote.
Why this matters: This proposal would change how Americans are represented in the Senate and how some presidential electoral votes are awarded. Today, each state elects two senators, and presidential electors are tied mostly to state results. This amendment would add a national layer to both systems. It could make national vote totals matter more, but it would require a difficult constitutional amendment process.
Key provisions in H.J.Res. 23
- The official title says the proposal would amend the Constitution. It would add 12 nationwide senators elected by ranked choice voting, and 12 national presidential electors tied to the popular vote.
- The bill text begins by describing the same idea: add 12 senators elected nationwide and 12 at-large electors for president and vice president. The quoted source text cuts off after “national popula...”.
- The resolution was introduced in the House of Representatives on January 31, 2023.
- Representative Blumenauer submitted the joint resolution. It was sent to the House Committee on the Judiciary, which handles many constitutional and legal issues.
- The resolution says two-thirds of both the House and Senate must agree before the amendment can go to the states. It would become part of the Constitution only if enough state legislatures ratify it.
How Modern Action helps you take action on H.J.Res. 23
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Questions people ask about H.J.Res. 23
- What is H.J.Res. 23?
- Voters nationwide would elect 12 new U.S. senators through ranked choice voting. The proposal would also add 12 presidential electors who must vote for the national popular vote winners.
- How do I support or oppose H.J.Res. 23?
- Choose support, oppose, or ask for changes on Modern Action. The action flow drafts the message for you and keeps the wording tied to this bill.
- Who should I contact about H.J.Res. 23?
- Modern Action uses your location to route the action to the congressional offices relevant to the bill and your representation.
- Can Modern Action explain H.J.Res. 23 before I act?
- Yes. Modern Action gives you a plain-English summary, current status, and action context before you send anything.
