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

4 May 2004

Last action

4 August 2004 · Referred

Status

Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Authorizes Congress, by law and with the approval of two thirds of each House, 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 members appointed pursuant to a law enacted to carry out this article 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 which begins on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.

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Timeline

4 May 2004
Introduced
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Source: IntroReferral
4 May 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
4 May 2004
Introduced
Introduced in House
Source: IntroReferral
2 June 2004
Introduced
Sponsor introductory remarks on measure. (CR H3666)
Source: IntroReferral
4 August 2004
Referred
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Source: Committee

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Official source: https://www.congress.gov/bill/108th-congress/house-joint-resolution/96
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