Bill · H.J.Res. 102· House(119-HJRES-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.
- Introduced
- 6/25/2025
- Last activity
- 6/25/2025 — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Sponsored by
- Sean Casten
- Cosponsors
- None
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution to increase Senate representation. It would add twelve Senators to be elected via a national popular vote. These at-large Senators would serve six-year terms and be divided equally among the three Senate Classes. Additionally, the amendment provides for twelve at-large Electors for President and Vice-President. These Electors would cast their ballots for the candidates who receive the greatest number of votes from citizens.
Yes· 3 of 12
Does this make elections run better?+7
The bill restructures the electoral process to include a national popular vote component for key federal offices.
Would people in cities be better off under this?+5
National-level voting often benefits high-density population centers where more voters reside.
Does this give the federal government more power?+5
The bill increases federal authority by establishing national-level election processes for Senators and Electors.
The opposite
Would people in rural areas be better off under this?-5
A shift toward national popular vote can reduce the relative political influence of low-density rural areas.
Does this leave more decisions to the states?-5
The bill reduces the exclusive role of state-based elections in determining Senate representation.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
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Increased Senate Representation: The addition of twelve Senators at-large is intended to make the Senate more representative (Introduction).
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National Popular Vote for Senators: At-large Senators would be elected by the People of the United States via a national popular vote (Section 1 and Section 2).
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Direct Presidential Connection: Twelve at-large Electors would cast ballots for the presidential and vice-presidential candidates who received the greatest number of votes cast by citizens (Section 7).
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No specific negative impacts are explicitly detailed within the provided text.
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Good For Urban Residents+5Good For African Americans+3Good For Asian Americans+3Good For Hispanic Americans+3Good For Low Income Households+3Good For Middle Class Households+3Good For Native Americans+3Good For Rural Residents-5
- Governance And Ideology
- Improves Electoral Process+7Increases Federal Power+5Improves Government Transparency+3Increase States Rights-5
- Social Issues And Justice
- Improves Voting Access+5Improves Voting Rights+5
- 6/25/2025
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- Introduced in House