Pennsylvania Enters Interstate Compact to Award Electoral Votes to National Popular Vote Winner

Original title: An Act authorizing the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania to join the Agreement Among the States to Elect the President by National Popular Vote; and providing for the form of the agreement.

Last action · April 9, 2025: Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, April 9, 2025Sponsors: Chris Rabb and 27 others

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What This Bill Would Do

Pennsylvania authorizes joining an that requires the Commonwealth to award its presidential electors to the winner of the national popular vote nationwide, taking effect once states representing a majority of electoral votes adopt the agreement.

Why it matters

Changes how Pennsylvania's presidential electors are selected by tying them to the national popular vote outcome rather than the state's individual election results, provided enough other states join the compact.

Who It Would Affect

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Directly affected

Pennsylvania voters

Individual votes cast in Pennsylvania will contribute to a national popular vote sum used to determine the appointment of presidential electors rather than solely deciding Pennsylvania's electors directly.

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Chief election official

The official is required to calculate national vote totals, designate the national popular vote winner, and publicly release all vote counts as they are determined.

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Frequently Asked Questions

When does this change take effect in Pennsylvania?

The act takes effect immediately upon enactment, but the interstate voting provisions only become operative on July 20 of a year when states representing a majority of the electoral college have joined the compact.

Can Pennsylvania withdraw from the agreement after joining?

Yes, member states are permitted to withdraw, though a withdrawal occurring six months or less before the end of a President's term does not become effective until a new President or Vice President qualifies for the next term.

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Apr 9, 2025HouseCommittee
Referred to INTERGOVERNMENTAL AFFAIRS AND OPERATIONS, April 9, 2025

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