A bill to require the establishment, on the basis of decennial censuses, of congressional districts composed of contiguous and compact territory for the election of Representatives.

Summary

Provides for the establishment on the basis of decennial censuses, of congressional districts composed of contiguous and compact territory for the election of Representatives to the Congress. Grants exclusive jurisdiction to the United States district courts to hear and determine controversies under this Act.

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Timeline

1. 9 July 1975

   Introduced

   Referred to House Committee on the Judiciary.

   Source: IntroReferral

2. 9 July 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

3. 9 July 1975

   Introduced

   Introduced in House

   Source: IntroReferral

Votes

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Versions

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Documents

1 official file

• Introduced in House

  summary · EN · 9 July 1975

  Open at official source

Sponsors

• Rep. Helstoski, Henry [D-NJ-9] · D · Sponsor
• Rep. Mikva, Abner J. [D-IL-10] · D · Cosponsor
• Rep. Pettis, Shirley N. [R-CA-37] · R · Cosponsor
• · hsju00 · Standing

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