Voters would choose the president directly if states ratify amendment

Each voter would cast one vote for a presidential pair, and the pair with the most votes would win. Voters in the states and Washington, D.C., would take part. Both candidates must agree to run together for president and vice president. Three-fourths of state legislatures must ratify the amendment. The amendment would take effect one year after the first January 1 following ratification.

Congress could pass laws covering tied elections and candidates who die or become disqualified. Rules for candidate deaths or disqualification would cover events before the day the election winners are chosen. Three-fourths of state legislatures must ratify the amendment. Congress would have permission to pass these laws, but would not be required to do so. This authority would begin one year after the first January 1 following ratification.