Reading Room Document

Reform of the Electoral College

The document is a memorandum discussing the potential implications of a proposed amendment to the Constitution for reform of the Electoral College. The conclusion reached is that the proposed amendment does not intend to repeal the Twenty-third Amendment, which authorizes the District of Columbia to participate in the election of a President and Vice President. The document presents questions regarding the procedures provided by the proposed amendment, specifically in relation to the District of Columbia, and suggests possible ways to ensure that the District has the same rights as a State in the election process, including in contingent elections.

November 1, 1965