H. Res. 559
107th Congress
House
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…
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Official title: 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
In committee
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Agreed to (House)
Oct 2, 2002
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 431). (text: CR H6941)
Oct 2, 2002
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Oct 2, 2002
Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6952-6953)
Oct 2, 2002
POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frost objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.
Oct 2, 2002
The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.
Oct 2, 2002
DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H. Res. 559.
Oct 2, 2002
Considered by previous special order. (consideration: CR H6941-6948)
Oct 2, 2002
Consideration initiated by previous special order.
Sep 26, 2002
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Sep 26, 2002
Introduced in House
Votes taken on this bill
1
| Date | Chamber | What was voted on | Result | Yes–No | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oct 2, 2002 | House · vote #431 | On Agreeing to the Resolution | Passed | 414–0 | See who voted → |
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On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 431). (text: CR H6941)
Plain-English 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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Committees of jurisdiction
1
Cosponsors
30
BALLENGER, CASS
BEREUTER, DOUGLAS
CHRISTENSEN, DONNA
D
DeLauro, Rosa L.
DeMint, James
FLETCHER, ERNEST
FROST, MARTIN
GEPHARDT, RICHARD
GOSS, PORTER
GREENWOOD, JAMES
HOEFFEL, JOSEPH
D
Hoyer, Steny H.
R
Issa, Darrell
D
Kaptur, Marcy
LIPINSKI, WILLIAM
D
Lynch, Stephen F.
D
McCollum, Betty
D
McGovern, James P.
MCINNIS, SCOTT
D
Nadler, Jerrold
SANDLIN, MAX
D
Schiff, Adam B.
R
Sessions, Pete
D
Sherman, Brad
SMITH, NICK
STENHOLM, CHARLES
Toomey, Patrick
Vitter, David
R
Wicker, Roger F.
R
Wilson, Joe
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 559: 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.. 107th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-559/
"H. Res. 559: 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.." 107th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-559/.
H. Res. 559, 107th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-559/.
[H. Res. 559: 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.](https://openamerica.io/bill/107-HRES-559/)