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Resolutions of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Amend the Constitution to Abolish the Electoral College and Establish Direct Popular Election of the President

National Archives and Records Administration1969-05-15

U.S. National Archives

U.S. National Archives
United States

This resolution was sent by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts requesting that Congress initiate the process to create a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College system and to implement a direct popular election for President and Vice President. The resolution argues that the Electoral College system is archaic, undemocratic, and dangerous because of the possibility of deadlock.

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  • Title: Resolutions of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to Amend the Constitution to Abolish the Electoral College and Establish Direct Popular Election of the President
  • Creator: National Archives and Records Administration
  • Date Created: 1969-05-15
  • External Link: National Archives Identifier: 24200387
U.S. National Archives

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