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- H.J.RES.89
H.J.RES.89: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 108th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced March 11, 2004
- Latest Major Action April 2, 2004
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Declares that a smaller number than the majority of the House of Representatives may resolve that a vacancy exists in the majority of the number of seats of the House provided by law. Provides that, after the adoption of a resolution with respect to the vacancy, the State legislature in which a vacancy in the membership of the House exists shall convene a special session to appoint an individual to fill the vacancy....
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Sponsor introductory remarks on measure.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
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| March 11, 2004 |
Introduced in the House by John B. Larson (D-Conn.) |