In response to numerous states trying to remove President Trump’s name from the ballot, Rep. Clay Higgins has introduced a bill to protect presidential ballot integrity.
The bill is called The Presidential Ballot Integrity Act and would disqualify the votes from any state that fails to include a major party nominee on their ballot.
Take a look at breaking news of the new bill on X:
BREAKING REPORT: Clay Higgins introduces bill BANNING THE ELECTORAL SLATES from any state that "blocks the official nominee of a major political party from the Presidential ballot."
"Their electoral slate will not be counted by Congress on the following January 6th."
Higgins… pic.twitter.com/6XH5vitWVq
— Chuck Callesto (@ChuckCallesto) December 22, 2023
Rep. Higgins posted a copy of the bill on X and wished everyone a “very MAGA Christmas.”
New law… If any state in our Union blocks the official nominee of a major political party from the Presidential ballot, their electoral slate will not be counted by Congress on the following January 6th.
Play stupid games, win stupid prizes.
Have a very MAGA Christmas. pic.twitter.com/9ko6Q7wHzi
— Rep. Clay Higgins (@RepClayHiggins) December 22, 2023
Our friends over at The Gateway Pundit explained the details of the bill:
A new bill was introduced in the United States Congress on Friday to ensure the integrity of presidential ballots.
The Presidential Ballot Integrity Act, introduced by Mr. Higgins of Louisiana, seeks to amend Title 3 of the United States Code, specifically the Electoral Count Act of 1887.
The Electoral Count Act of 1887, or ECA, is a significant United States federal law that introduced procedures specified in the Constitution of the United States for the counting of electoral votes and resolution of related disputes. The ECA details the process by which the Senate and House of Representatives count electoral votes to confirm the election results for President and Vice President. It plays a crucial role in the final determination of the President and Vice President of the United States.
According to the “Presidential Ballot Integrity Act,” electoral votes from any state that fails to include a candidate nominated by a major political party on its presidential ballot would not be counted. This pivotal addition seeks to ensure all major political party nominees are represented on ballots in every state, thereby safeguarding the integrity of the electoral process.
The proposed bill states, “To amend title 3, United States Code, to include under the Electoral Count Act of 1887 that the vote of an elector of a State shall not be counted if, with respect to the election for President, the State did not include on the ballot in the State a candidate for President who was nominated by a major political party, and for other purposes.”
WJAR 10 provided local coverage:
A newly introduced bill would prevent states from blocking the official nominee of a major political party from the presidential ballot.
Rep. Clay Higgins shared a copy of the bill, which he said was introduced Friday morning.
The bill notes that the goal is to to amend title 3, United States Code, to include under the Electoral Count Act of 1887 that the vote of an elector of a State shall not be counted if, with respect to the election for President, the State did not include on the ballot in the State a candidate for President who was nominated by a major political party, and for other purposes.
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🚨BREAKING: Rep. Clay Higgins has introduced a bill that if any state in the Union blocks the official nominee of a major political party from the Presidential ballot, their electoral slate will not be counted by Congress on the following January 6th.
Do you support this? pic.twitter.com/aDnCuyVdMj
— Ian Jaeger (@IanJaeger29) December 22, 2023
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