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A resolution to correct the current disproportional seating on the committees and subcommittees of the United States House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

Introduced: January 3, 1985 See on congress.gov
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This resolution expired with the 99th Congress
It was not agreed to before the 99th Congress (1985–1986) adjourned, so it is no longer active. You can still save it for reference, but it won't receive updates.
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Jan 3, 1985
Referred to House Committee on Rules.
Jan 3, 1985
Introduced in House
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 Plain-English summary Congressional Research Service

Requires each House of Representatives committee (except the Committee on Standards of Official Conduct) and subcommittee to be constituted in a ratio proportionate to the membership of the two political parties in the House. Requires, where practicable, the committee staffs to reflect such ratio.

What's happening now January 3, 1985

Referred to House Committee on Rules.

 Committees of jurisdiction 1
 Cosponsors 1
All 1 Republican 1
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Smith, Christopher H.
New Jersey · Jan 22, 1985
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U.S. Congress. (2026). H. Res. 24: A resolution to correct the current disproportional seating on the committees and subcommittees of the United States House of Representatives, and for other purposes.. 99th Congress. Open America. https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HRES-24/
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"H. Res. 24: A resolution to correct the current disproportional seating on the committees and subcommittees of the United States House of Representatives, and for other purposes.." 99th Congress, 2026, Open America, https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HRES-24/.
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H. Res. 24, 99th Cong. (2026), https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HRES-24/.
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[H. Res. 24: A resolution to correct the current disproportional seating on the committees and subcommittees of the United States House of Representatives, and for other purposes.](https://openamerica.io/bill/99-HRES-24/)
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