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- H.J.RES.49
H.J.RES.49: Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning the election of the Members of the House of Representatives.
About This Bill
- This bill was introduced in the 111th Congress
- This bill is primarily about congress
- Introduced May 5, 2009
- Latest Major Action June 12, 2009
- See the two similar bills introduced in other congresses.
Bill Sponsor
Bill Summary
Constitutional Amendment - Requires the House of Representatives to be composed of Members chosen every fourth year. Requires that Members be assembled immediately after the first election and divided as equally as may be into two classes. States that, so one-half may be chosen every second year, the seats of the House of: (1) the first class shall be vacated at the expiration of the second year; and (2) the second class at the expiration of...
(Source: Library of Congress)
Bill Actions
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Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution, Civil Rights, and Civil Liberties.
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| May 5, 2009 |
Introduced in the House by John B. Larson (D-Conn.) |