Andrew Johnson: “I communicate and invite the attention of Congress to a copy of joint resolutions of the senate and house of…”

I transmit herewith, in answer to a resolution of the House of Representatives of the 16th of December last, a report from the Secretary of State of the 6th instant.

The danger of a defeat of the popular choice in an election by the House of Representatives is no greater than in an election made nominally by the people themselves.

The danger of a defeat of the people's choice in an election by the House of Representatives remains unprovided for in the Constitution.

I would therefore recommend such an amendment of the Constitution as may remove all intermediate agency in the election of the President and Vice-President.