How the Electoral College Was Almost Abolished in 1969/1970
Briefly

Fifty-five years ago, House Joint Resolution 681 proposed a constitutional amendment to elect a president via popular vote, aiming to eliminate the electoral college.
The proposed amendment to eliminate the electoral college gained broad support in the House but ultimately died in the Senate, filibustered by opponents.
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