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FL S0588
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- Urges Congress to propose a constitutional amendment increasing U.S. Senators from 2 to 3 in states with populations exceeding 6 million as determined by federal census
- Identifies current malapportionment in the Senate where 30 percent of the population elects 70 percent of Senators, while 70 percent of the population elects only 30 percent of Senators
- Notes that 19 states including Maryland, Georgia, North Carolina, Arizona, Tennessee, and Indiana currently exceed 6 million population and would receive an additional senator
- Projects amendment would result in 120 total U.S. Senators once 20 states cross the 6 million population threshold, while preserving protection for smaller states
- Directs copies of the memorial be sent to the President, President of the Senate, Speaker of the House, and all members of the Florida congressional delegation
Legislative Description
Composition of the Senate of the United States
Last Action
Died in Ethics and Elections
3/14/2022
Committee Referrals
Ethics and Elections11/3/2021
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