Recognizing the value and importance of the Electoral College.

IV 116TH CONGRESS 1ST SESSION H. RES. 350 Recognizing the value and importance of the Electoral College. IN THE HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES MAY 2, 2019 Mr. BUDD (for himself, Mr. MEADOWS, Mr. BANKS, and Mr. HICE of Geor- gia) submitted the following resolution; which was referred to the Com- mittee on House Administration RESOLUTION Recognizing the value and importance of the Electoral College. Whereas the framers of the Constitution of the United States established the Electoral College in article II, section 1 of the Constitution, America’s founding document; Whereas the Electoral College serves as a formal body which elects the President and Vice President of the United States, and each State has a number of electors based on the State’s number of Representatives and Senators; Whereas the Electoral College is unique to our Federal re- public and provides representation to an American popu- lation comprised of different cultures, religions, and eco- nomic backgrounds; VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:20 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00001 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6300 E:\BILLS\HR350.IH HR350 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS 2 •HRES 350 IH Whereas the United States is not a homogeneous Nation, but historically a Nation of immigrants requiring a unique electoral structure like the Electoral College; and Whereas the Electoral College encourages the smooth transi- tion of power and maintains our American system of gov- ernment that protects against the tyranny of the major- ity: Now, therefore, be it Resolved, That the House of Representatives— 1 (1) recognizes that the Electoral College pre- 2 serves the concept of federalism; 3 (2) recognizes that the Electoral College is 4 uniquely American; and 5 (3) recognizes that the Electoral College is vital 6 to the continued preservation of our government. 7 Æ VerDate Sep 11 2014 22:20 May 02, 2019 Jkt 089200 PO 00000 Frm 00002 Fmt 6652 Sfmt 6301 E:\BILLS\HR350.IH HR350 pamtmann on DSKBFK8HB2PROD with BILLS