Congress proposes reshaping Senate and presidency through national popular vote
H.J.Res. 102 — 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 using a national popular vote, 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. · Filed by Sean Casten (D-IL) · Introduced Jun 25, 2025 · Referred to committee
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What it does
This constitutional amendment would add 12 senators elected nationwide by popular vote (in addition to the 100 state-based senators) and create 12 at-large Electoral College votes that must go to the national popular vote winner for president. The amendment would require ratification by 38 states and would fundamentally restructure how Americans elect senators and presidents, shifting power toward high-population areas and eliminating the possibility of a president winning despite losing the national popular vote.
Why we flagged it
This is a straightforward constitutional amendment proposal that would restructure the Senate and Electoral College to incorporate national popular vote elements. It is not a tax provision, appropriations rider, or commemorative measure, but rather a structural governance reform.
What the text implies
- Passage would require ratification by 38 states, making it extremely unlikely to succeed but signaling a sustained push for electoral reform among progressive House members.
- The 12 at-large senators would fundamentally shift power dynamics in the Senate, potentially reducing the influence of small states and rural areas while amplifying the voting power of high-population urban centers.
The full analysis lists 5 implications of this text.
Who it affects
The proposal would increase democratic representation by making the Senate and presidency more directly responsive to national popular will, benefiting citizens in high-population states and those who favor direct democracy. However, it would reduce the political power of rural and small-state voters, who would bear a relative cost in legislative influence.