FairVote - 23rd amendment

December 18th 2006
Demand a More Truly Democratic and Inclusive Democracy!

A Fairvote call for change and reform.

May 11th 2006
Louisiana should push for Electoral College reform
Bayou Buzz

FairVote's Rob Richie shows Louisiana has every reason to embrace a national popular vote rather than the current system that ignores the needs of its voters time and time again.

April 11th 2006
State legislators vote to tweak electoral college
The Durango Herald

Colorado becomes the first state to consider the National Popular Vote plan following its approval by the state's Senate Judiciary Committee.

April 1st 2006
Every voter deserves to be treated equally
The News Tribune (WA)

FairVote's Executive Director Rob Richie responds to an op-ed written by Washington Post columnist David Broder that criticizes the National Popular Vote plan.

March 20th 2006
Vote plan gains popularity
The Denver Post

Denver Post editor considers National Popular Vote effort worthy.

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	23rd Amendment This amendment gives Washington DC representation in the Electoral College. Full Text Section 1. The District constituting the seat of government of the United States shall appoint in such manner as the Congress may direct: A number of electors of President and Vice President equal to the whole number of Senators and Representatives in Congress to which the District would be entitled if it were a state, but in no event more than the least populous state; they shall be in addition to those appointed by the states, but they shall be considered, for the purposes of the election of President and Vice President, to be electors appointed by a state; and they shall meet in the District and perform such duties as provided by the twelfth article of amendment. Section 2. The Congress shall have power to enforce this article by appropriate legislation. 12th Amendment Past Attempts at Reform Electoral College Table of Contents	December 18th 2006 Demand a More Truly Democratic and Inclusive Democracy! A Fairvote call for change and reform. May 11th 2006 Louisiana should push for Electoral College reform Bayou Buzz FairVote's Rob Richie shows Louisiana has every reason to embrace a national popular vote rather than the current system that ignores the needs of its voters time and time again. April 11th 2006 State legislators vote to tweak electoral college The Durango Herald Colorado becomes the first state to consider the National Popular Vote plan following its approval by the state's Senate Judiciary Committee. April 1st 2006 Every voter deserves to be treated equally The News Tribune (WA) FairVote's Executive Director Rob Richie responds to an op-ed written by Washington Post columnist David Broder that criticizes the National Popular Vote plan. March 20th 2006 Vote plan gains popularity The Denver Post Denver Post editor considers National Popular Vote effort worthy. [ Previous ] [ Next ]