It will be the first time the union's 1.6 million members have had a direct vote over who assumes the office.

"It's past time that Americans should elect their president by direct vote of the people."

He was elected by direct vote of the people and served from 1852 to 1857.

Only since 1962 have the French elected their president by direct popular vote.

Every member therefore has a direct vote on whether or not the pay of their national officers and staff will be increased.

There was no way to beat the bill on a direct vote.

For now, changes can be made only by direct public vote.

Since 1994, the President has been elected by a direct popular vote.

The Governor is elected by a direct vote from the people.

The president is elected to 5-year terms by direct popular vote.