Mike Lee labels Dems' drastic move as 'a phenomenally bad idea'.

A group of Senate Democrats are advocating for a constitutional amendment to eliminate the Electoral College and establish a new system in which the president is chosen based solely on the popular vote.

According to a press release, Senators Dick Durbin, Brian Schatz, and Peter Welch introduced a proposed amendment.

"In 2000, before the general election, I presented a bipartisan resolution to amend the Constitution and abolish the Electoral College. I still believe today that it is time to retire this 18th century invention that disenfranchises millions of Americans. The American people deserve to choose all their leaders, and I am proud to support this effort with Senators Schatz and Welch to empower voters."

"The candidate who receives the most votes should be declared the winner in an election. However, the Electoral College system is outdated and unfair, as it gives more weight to votes from certain regions. It's time to abolish this system and implement a more democratic approach to electing leaders."

Welch stated that the electoral college system is outdated and flawed, resulting in elections that are not as representative as they should be.

GOP Sen. Mike Lee of Utah criticized the proposal as a "phenomenally bad idea" and stated that "so naturally, Democrats are pushing it" in a post on X.

Rep. Andy Biggs, R-Ariz., countered the proposal by asserting that the Senate Democrats were aiming to "violate the Constitution."

In the 2024 presidential election, Vice President Kamala Harris was defeated by President-elect Donald Trump, who won both the Electoral College and the popular vote.

In some U.S. election histories, the candidate who received the most votes nationwide did not ultimately win the Electoral College vote.

In 2016, Hillary Clinton won the national popular vote but lost the Electoral College, as Trump did.