S.J.Res. 218 — A joint resolution proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to abolish the electoral college and to provide for the direct election of the President and Vice President of the United States.

This section proposes a constitutional amendment replacing the Electoral College with direct popular election of the President and Vice President. Each voter casts one vote for a joined ticket of candidates, and the pair receiving the greatest number of votes is elected. Congress may enact laws addressing candidate death, disqualification, or ties. The amendment takes effect one year after the January 1 following ratification by three-fourths of the states.