The Electoral College: Fun Facts, Pt. II

Did You know? More Constitutional amendments have been proposed to reform or eliminate the Electoral College than on any other subject? 
“There have been over 700 proposals introduced in Congress to reform or eliminate the Electoral College. In 1969, an amendment that passed overwhelmingly in the House (338 to 70) and had the endorsement of President Richard Nixon was filibustered and killed in the Senate. As an end-around to a Constitutional amendment, the National Popular Vote interstate compact is working to have states pledge to award their electors to the winner of the national popular vote. As of December 2012, the bill had been enacted by eight states and the District of Columbia, which together possess a total of 132 electoral votes. The measure would not be enacted until states possessing 270 votes approve it.”

From: https://www.history.com/news/8-things-you-may-not-know-about-the-electoral-college.

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