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House joint resolution · H.J.Res. 199 (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…

U.S. House of Representatives

Latest action Jul 2, 2026

Sponsor: William R. Timmons IV (U.S. Representative, SC-4, Republican)

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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.

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Summary

This joint resolution proposes a constitutional amendment, valid if ratified by three-fourths of the states within seven years, that would allow House members to designate at least five individuals to temporarily fill their seat if they become unable to serve.

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Where it stands

Assigned to a committee for review.

  1. Introduced
  2. In committee
  3. Up for a vote
  4. Passed one chamber
  5. Passed
  6. Enacted

Committee

House Committee on the Judiciary · U.S. House of Representatives

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Related bills

  • H.J.Res. 118, 118th CongressRelated bill in another Congress

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Full history

  1. Jul 2, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in House

    U.S. House of Representatives

  2. Jul 2, 2026

    Introduced

    Introduced in U.S. House

    U.S. House

  3. Jul 2, 2026

    Referred to committee

    Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.

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