The Electoral Count Modernization Act

Continuing this post, Hartmann is quoting Article 2, Section 1 of the US Constitution as their justification for the Independent State Legislature doctrine:

"Each State shall appoint, in such Manner as the Legislature thereof may direct, a Number of Electors."

 

He further notes that neither the 12th Amendment nor the Electoral Count Act of 1887 provide any further clarification: "Neither mentions the will of the people."

 

Hence the push for the Electoral Count Modernization Act, which includes:

"Updating the rules to ensure that states appoint their electors under laws enacted before Election Day, and providing remedies through the courts to ensure the state is only able to appoint electors that reflect the outcome of the state’s presidential election, as governed by state law."

 

But to get this passed in the Senate we'll need to eliminate the filibuster. So much for that.