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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.
7/10/2026, 3:03 PM
Summary of Bill HJRES 199
The bill, designated as H.J.Res. 199 in the 119th Congress, proposes an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to address temporary vacancies in the House of Representatives with the aim of ensuring the continuity of Congress. The bill, introduced on July 2, 2026, focuses on mechanisms to fill such vacancies in a timely manner to maintain congressional operations effectively. The text of the bill highlights the need for specific provisions to address and manage temporary absences within the House of Representatives, emphasizing the importance of uninterrupted legislative functions during such occurrences. Further details and directives regarding the implementation of the proposed amendment can be found in the official PDF version of the bill provided by the Congress.
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Current Status of Bill HJRES 199
Bill HJRES 199 is currently in the status of Bill Introduced since July 2, 2026. Bill HJRES 199 was introduced during Congress 119 and was introduced to the House on July 2, 2026.  Bill HJRES 199's most recent activity was Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary. as of July 2, 2026
Bipartisan Support of Bill HJRES 199
Total Number of Sponsors
1Democrat Sponsors
0Republican Sponsors
1Unaffiliated Sponsors
0Total Number of Cosponsors
1Democrat Cosponsors
1Republican Cosponsors
0Unaffiliated Cosponsors
0Policy Area and Potential Impact of Bill HJRES 199
Primary Policy Focus
CongressAlternate Title(s) of Bill HJRES 199
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.
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.
Comments

Westyn Cooke
1,093
2 months ago
I can't believe this new bill about filling House vacancies! It's so confusing, I don't know how it's gonna work. Will it affect me in any way? #confused 🤔
Sponsors and Cosponsors of HJRES 199
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