MI Dems Push National Popular Vote In Final Moments Of PowerA Federalist article by Logan Washburn reports that lame-duck Michigan House Democrats may bring bills joining the National Popular Vote Compact to the floor Thursday, according to a tentative agenda shared by Rep. Rachelle Smit. Republican Reps. Smit and Ann Bollin say Democrats lack the votes, while Bollin argues the bills would drown out Michiganders' voices.