Bill118th CongressFiled Apr 18, 2023Government Operations and Politics
H.J.Res. 57
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relative to the election of Senators.
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What it doesSummary introduced in house (Apr 18, 2023)
This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment regarding the election of Senators.
Specifically, the joint resolution (1) specifies that no person shall be a Senator from a state unless such person has been elected by the people of that state, and (2) requires the executive authority of a state to issue a writ of election to fill any vacancy in a state's representation in the Senate.
What just happenedApr 18, 2023
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
Who’s behind it
Rep. Kiley, Kevin [R-CA-3](R-CA)Sponsor
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- Introduced in HouseApr 18, 2023
- Apr 18, 2023IntroReferralH11100
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
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