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H.RES.559: Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that each State should examine its existing statutes, practices, and procedures governing special elections so that, in the event of a catastrophe, vacancies in the House of Representatives may be filled in a timely fashion.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 107th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced Sept. 26, 2002
- Latest Major Action Oct. 2, 2002
Bill Sponsor
Bill Cosponsors
113 (39 Democrats, 1 Independent, 74 Republicans)
Bill Summary
Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that each State should examine its existing statutes, practices, and procedures governing special elections so that, in the event of a catastrophe, vacancies in the House of Representatives may be filled in a timely fashion.
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
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Consideration initiated by previous special order.
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Considered by previous special order.
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DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H. Res. 559.
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The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
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POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frost objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
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Considered as unfinished business.
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 431).
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
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| Sept. 26, 2002 |
Introduced in the House by Christopher Cox (R-Calif.) |