Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to the process by which the House of Representatives chooses the President of the United States in the event no candidate receives a majority of the electoral votes.
Other Bill Titles (1 more) 12/18/2007--Introduced.
Constitutional Amendment - States that whenever the right to choose the President devolves upon the House of Representatives, the Members of the House shall cast votes on an individual basis, and the candidate receiving the greatest number of votes cast by the M... moreSee Full Bill Text
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| December 18, 2007 |
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March 13, 2008 green wednesday: Something to do (instead of studying).
He stated that the best support of his position and of the troops would be to ask legislators to support HJ Res 73 (Murtha's resolution).I hope Murtha wears his pink badge proudly.I want everyone to know that Murtha is on board with ...
Source: clear posts
February 28, 2008 Contract With America (Take 2)
With all that is happening in the American politics these days, one thing is certain, it is essential that Republicans take back Congress. Whomever wins the Presidency this November, we need principled minded individuals to take us to victory throughout t
Source: Santorum For President
February 28, 2008 Contract With America (Take 2)
HJRes.73[7] rejected by the US House 227-204 (a constitutional amendment requires a two-thirds majority, not a simple majority). To me, this last Act is probably one of the most important that should be enacted. ...
Source: Conservatives for Change










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