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Committee rejects resolution urging Montana to join National Popular Vote compact
Summary
Senate Joint Resolution 24 urging Montana to join the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact failed in committee; proponents said it would make every vote matter while opponents were not present at the hearing.
Senate Joint Resolution 24, sponsored by Senator Wendy Boy, would express Montana’s support for joining the National Popular Vote Interstate Compact, under which participating states pledge their electors to the national popular vote winner once the compact’s membership reaches the required number of electoral votes.
Sponsor Senator Wendy Boy described constituent interest in making Montana’s presidential electors reflect the national popular vote. Proponent testimony included Patch Keywaki, who told the committee the Electoral College has produced outcomes that did not reflect the popular vote and argued joining the compact would reduce voter discouragement.
No opponents testified in the hearing. Committee questions concerned the scope of the compact—the resolution applies only to presidential/vice-presidential electors because the Electoral College operates for those federal offices. On committee action the roll-call vote recorded 3 in favor and 6 opposed; the resolution failed in committee and was tabled without objection.
Votes at a glance: Committee recorded a roll-call vote of 3–6 against advancing the resolution.
