HJRES 77
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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.
Introduced: December 5, 2001
Introduced by:
Lofgren, Zoe
Democratic
· California
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Everywhere this bill has been
3 steps
Introduced
In committee
Reported out
Passed House
Passed Senate
To President
Became law
Jan 14, 2002
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Dec 5, 2001
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Dec 5, 2001
Introduced in House
Plain-English 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.
What's happening now
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Committees of jurisdiction
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