Members of Congress Who Die in Office: Historic and Current Practices

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Members of Congress Who Die in Office: Historic and Current Practices

Published Apr 25, 2012Updated Jun 20, 2025

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HR 8105th Congress
Border Smog Reduction Act of 1998
Oct 27, 1998 · Became Public Law No: 105-286.

Members of Congress Who Die in Office: Historic and Current Practices

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