Many moons ago, I read James Michener's Presidential Lottery, calling for reform of the electoral college. It's been a heck of a long time since I read the book, but I'm sure I remember him saying that an Amendment to choose Electors by popular vote in districts had made it through the House in (I think) 1820, but died in the Senate.
Is this correct? I've googled around all over the place without finding anything about it. And had it passed both Houses, what would be its chances of ratification, whether in time for the 1824 election or otherwise? Can anyone help?