Electoral Vote Allocation System in Nebraska

SOURCE www.breitbart.com
Effort to change electoral vote allocation system to winner-takes-all in Nebraska fails in legislature. Prominent Republicans back the change, but Senator Slama says it won't come up for a vote again. The bill's sponsor plans to make one more attempt to attach the bill's language to another bill.

Key Points

  • Legislature voted 8-36 against procedural motion to eliminate Nebraska's current system
  • Effort supported by Gov. Jim Pillen, Sen. Pete Ricketts, former President Donald Trump, and Charlie Kirk
  • Bill's sponsor plans to make one more attempt to attach the bill's language to another bill

Pros

  • Potential for a more impactful electoral vote in presidential elections
  • Backed by prominent Republicans at state and national levels

Cons

  • Failed to pass in the state's unicameral legislature
  • Senator Slama states it won't come up for a vote again