The Vermont House of Representatives passed the National Popular Vote bill today by a vote of 77-35. Once ratified by enough states to form a majority in the Electoral College, this plan will ensure that the candidate for president who wins the most votes in all 50 states would be elected president.

This bill has already passed the Vermont Senate so it now goes to the Governor. Congratulations to the folks at Common Cause Vermont as well as to Rep. Chris Pearson who not only championed the bill in Vermont but is traveling to states across the country to explain the NPV agreement.

(Maybe they read my post from yesterday and got worried about how climate change would impact the skiing and maple syrup!)

Read here for updates on how this plan is moving in other states.

Inspired by the Boston Red Sox six-run ninth-inning comeback for a 6-5 victory on Sunday night--which has nothing to do with this update, we just wanted to mention it--we bring you the latest in Common Cause news from around the country.

• Finally, a sensible implementation of Amendment 41 in Colorado
• Protecting internet freedom in Maine
• Monitoring the media in Sacramento
• Instant Run-off Voting in Vermont
• Paper ballot bill passes committee, heads to House floor
• Ask Yourself Why... Mortgage Foreclosure Rates Are So High