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H.Res. 559 (107th)

Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that each State should examine its existing statutes, practices, and procedures governing special elections so that, in the event of a catastrophe, vacancies in the House of Representatives may be filled in a timely fashion.

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Introduced

26 September 2002

Last action

2 October 2002 · Floor

Status

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 431). (text: CR H6941)

Sponsors

Rep. Cox, Christopher [R-CA-48], Rep. Frost, Martin [D-TX-24], Rep. Dreier, David [R-CA-26], Rep. Chabot, Steve [R-OH-1], Rep. Ney, Robert W. [R-OH-18], Rep. Hoyer, Steny H. [D-MD-5], Rep. Baird, Brian [D-WA-3], Sen. Vitter, David [R-LA], Rep. Jackson Lee, Sheila [D-TX-18], Rep. Langevin, James R. [D-RI-2], Rep. Nadler, Jerrold [D-NY-12], Rep. Ballenger, Cass [R-NC-10], Rep. Bereuter, Doug [R-NE-1], Rep. Camp, Dave [R-MI-4], Rep. Coble, Howard [R-NC-6], Rep. Crenshaw, Ander [R-FL-4], Rep. Cubin, Barbara [R-WY-At Large], Rep. Culberson, John Abney [R-TX-7], Rep. Davis, Tom [R-VA-11], Rep. DeLay, Tom [R-TX-22], Sen. DeMint, Jim [R-SC], Rep. Diaz-Balart, Lincoln [R-FL-21], Rep. Doolittle, John T. [R-CA-4], Rep. Ehlers, Vernon J. [R-MI-3], Sen. Flake, Jeff [R-AZ], Rep. Fletcher, Ernie [R-KY-6], Rep. Gibbons, Jim [R-NV-2], Rep. Gilchrest, Wayne T. [R-MD-1], Rep. Gilman, Benjamin A. [R-NY-20], Rep. Goss, Porter J. [R-FL-14], Rep. Green, Mark [R-WI-8], Rep. Greenwood, James C. [R-PA-8], Rep. Hayes, Robin [R-NC-8], Rep. Hoekstra, Peter [R-MI-2], Rep. Hulshof, Kenny C. [R-MO-9], Rep. Hyde, Henry J. [R-IL-6], Rep. Issa, Darrell [R-CA-48], Rep. Jenkins, William L. [R-TN-1], Rep. Johnson, Timothy V. [R-IL-15], Rep. Jones, Walter B., Jr. [R-NC-3], Rep. Kelly, Sue W. [R-NY-19], Rep. Kerns, Brian D. [R-IN-7], Rep. Knollenberg, Joe [R-MI-9], Rep. LaHood, Ray [R-IL-18], Rep. LaTourette, Steven C. [R-OH-14], Rep. Lewis, Ron [R-KY-2], Rep. LoBiondo, Frank A. [R-NJ-2], Rep. McHugh, John M. [R-NY-23]

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Summary

Expresses the sense of the House of Representatives that each State should examine its existing statutes, practices, and procedures governing special elections so that, in the event of a catastrophe, vacancies in the House of Representatives may be filled in a timely fashion.

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Timeline

  1. 26 September 2002

    Introduced

    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

    Source: IntroReferral

  2. 26 September 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  3. 26 September 2002

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    Source: IntroReferral

  4. 2 October 2002

    Floor

    Considered by previous special order. (consideration: CR H6941-6948)

    Source: Floor

  5. 2 October 2002

    Vote

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 431). (text: CR H6941)

    Source: Floor

  6. 2 October 2002

    Passed

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

    Source: Floor

  7. 2 October 2002

    Vote

    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 431).(text: CR H6941)

    Source: Floor

  8. 2 October 2002

    Floor

    DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H. Res. 559.

    Source: Floor

  9. 2 October 2002

    Floor

    The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

    Source: Floor

  10. 2 October 2002

    Floor

    Consideration initiated by previous special order.

    Source: Floor

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