H.J.Res.199

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress.

Introduced·7/2/26

Proposes a constitutional amendment to temporarily fill House of Representatives vacancies by allowing Representatives to designate successors.

The bill proposes an amendment to the U.S. Constitution to ensure continuity in the House of Representatives by allowing Representatives to designate successors. If a Representative dies, the state's chief executive must select a replacement from the list provided by the deceased Representative. This temporary Representative serves until a special election is held. The amendment aims to maintain legislative continuity and efficiency.

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Judiciary Committee
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Sponsors

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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

History

Jul 2

House

Introduced in House

Jul 2

House

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.