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