Electoral Count Act of 1887

Brookings Institution Governance Studies Senior Fellow Molly Reynolds talked about the Electoral Count Act of 1887, the current law for how electoral votes get counted after a presidential election as well as reasons for reform efforts today.

Senators reach deal to clarify 1887 law at center of Jan. 6 attempt to overturn election - ABC News

It Is Time to Reform the Electoral Count Act - Democracy Docket

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Five Facts on Reforming the Electoral Count Act of 1887

House committee floats reforms to the Electoral Count Act : NPR

Manchin, Collins cite Jan. 6 as they push reforms to 1887 Electoral Count Act - ABC News

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Don't let the Electoral Count Act rewrite go down for the count - Roll Call

Explaining how Congress settles electoral college disputes

Electoral Count Act of 1887: Part 6—Electoral Count Modernization Act Discussion Draft, Detailed Comments

Proposed reforms for the Electoral Count Act draw broad support

Congress Sowed the Seeds of Jan. 6 in 1887 - WSJ

The Electoral Count Act of 1887

Updating an Old Act - New Jersey State Bar Foundation