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H.J.Res. 99 (110th)

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States concerning the election of the Members of the House of Representatives.

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Introduced

24 September 2008

Last action

24 September 2008 · Introduced

Status

Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

Sponsors

Rep. Larson, John B. [D-CT-1]

Subjects

Rule of law

Source updated

21 November 2018

Rule of law

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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 the fourth year. Applies this article to the first election of the House occurring after ratification, but no earlier than 2012.

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Timeline

  1. 24 September 2008

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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  2. 24 September 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 24 September 2008

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

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