National popular vote bill clears Connecticut House

HARTFORD — Legislation is advancing to the Senate that adds Connecticut to a group of states wanting to pool their Electoral College votes for the presidential candidate who wins the popular vote.
The House of Representatives narrowly passed the bill by a 73-71 vote on Thursday. Last year House leaders tabled the bill after about 90 minutes of debate.
Proponents say the legislation ensures every vote gets counted and the candidate with the most votes wins. Democratic Rep. Jonathan Steinber