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.

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 of more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death or resignation. Allows a temporary appointed 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.

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• Introduced in House (text)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 December 2001

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• Introduced in House (PDF)

  Introduced in House · EN · 5 December 2001

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• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 5 November 2001

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