HJRES 199 United States House · 119th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress.

This bill proposes a constitutional amendment to allow states to quickly fill vacancies in the U.S. House of Representatives caused by a Representative's death. Under the plan, each elected Representative must submit a list of at least five qualified backup candidates before taking office. If a Representative dies, the state governor would choose one of these designees within ten days to serve in the seat until a special election is held. The amendment aims to maintain congressional continuity by ensuring immediate replacement rather than leaving the seat vacant for months.
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Jul 2026
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Introduced Jul 2, 2026 Last action Jul 2, 2026
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