1. SUMMARY:
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment to abolish the Electoral College system for electing the President and Vice President of the United States. Its primary purpose is to establish a direct popular vote for these offices. Key provisions include: replacing the Electoral College with a national popular vote, requiring voters to cast a single vote for a joint presidential-vice presidential ticket, and electing the pair of candidates who receive the most votes nationwide. The amendment would have significant implications for the electoral process, potentially increasing the influence of densely populated states and urban areas. It would directly impact presidential elections and the role of individual states in determining the outcome.