House
Apr 2, 2004Proposing 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.
Summary
Official
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 or more of the seats of the House are vacant due to death or resignation. Requires the temporary 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 or until the expiration of the six-month period which begins on the first day of the temporary member's service, whichever occurs earlier.
Bill Progress
Committee is reviewing, marking up, or holding hearings on the bill
Introduced(3/11/04)
Committee
Passed
House
Passed
Senate
President
Law
Sponsor
ZL
Ms. Lofgren
House (D) California – 18
Topics
Latest Action
Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.
Apr 2, 2004
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