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H.J. Res. 199: Constitutional Amendment on House Vacancies Introduced in Congress
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Key points
- H.J. Res. 199 proposes a constitutional amendment.
- The amendment focuses on temporarily filling House vacancies.
- The initiative aims to enhance the continuity of Congress.
Legislative Effort for Continuity of Congress
NewsWK — Recently introduced legislation, H.J. Res. 199, aims to propose an amendment to the Constitution of the United States regarding the temporary filling of vacancies in the House of Representatives. This initiative is focused on ensuring the continuity of Congress.
Framework for Filling House of Representatives Vacancies
The amendment seeks to establish a clear process for filling these vacancies, which is critical for maintaining legislative operations and representation.
Based on reporting originally published by GovInfo (U.S. GPO). Read the original story.
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