Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the appointment of individuals to serve as Members of the House of Representatives when, in a national emergency, a significant number of Members are unable to serve due to death, resignation, or incapacity.

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Introduced

12 May 2005

Last action

6 June 2005 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress by law to provide for the appointment of temporary members of the House of Representatives to serve during any period in which 30 percent or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death, resignation, or incapacity. Requires the temporary member to serve until a member is elected to fill the vacancy in accordance with the applicable laws regarding special elections in the State involved, or until the expiration of the six-month period beginning on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.

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Timeline

12 May 2005
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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12 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
12 May 2005
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
6 June 2005
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/109th-congress/house-joint-resolution/49
Open data entity: https://api.congress.gov/v3/bill/109/hjres/49
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