- The framers of the Constitution wisely ensured that the act of
making changes to our nation’s founding document would be
difficult, time consuming, and only possible with the assent of
super-majorities of both Congress, and states. Certainly, to
make such an attempt would mean that the issue at hand was of
astounding importance. If there is one issue that has been
brought to bear on the Constitution more than any other, surely
that cause must strike at the very heart of our freedoms and our
identity as a nation. What might the focus of such a consistent
legislative call-to arms be? National security? Freedom of
speech? Morals and values? The answer may surprise you.
According to the Congressional Research Service, over 600
attempts have been made to amend to the Constitution regarding
reform of the Electoral College since 1889 - more than for any
other concern! And that's even after the 12th Amendment fixed
the most glaring flaws in the original Electoral College rules.*
Some recent attempts came very close