per Whitaker, L. Paige per Neale, Thomas H org American Law Division org Government and Finance Division Washington D.C., USA Congressional Research Service, Library of Congress 2001-01-16 eng Following the closely contested presidential election of 2000, it is anticipated that Congress may revisit the issue of Electoral College reform. Although some reforms could be effected through federal or state statutes, most would require overcoming the considerable hurdles encountered by proposed constitutional amendments: two-thirds approval by both houses of Congress, followed by ratification by three-fourths (38) of the states, usually within a period of seven years. 24 pages. Elections Electoral college - Law and legislation Presidents CRSR UNTGD text text RL30804 RL30804 2001-01-16 24 118125 ark:/67531/metacrs1631 meta-crs-1631 meta-pcc-1118444881knordstr_nt104619_unt_edu 2005-06-11, 06:08:34 admin DC ./2001 ahowington 2011-12-21, 09:52:56 False