William Timmons (R-SC)
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.
A Republican resolution with 1 Democratic cosponsor · See the cosponsor
Last activity — Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
In committee
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Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- In Committee
What this bill would do
This joint resolution proposes an amendment to the United States Constitution to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives if a member dies. Under the proposal, newly sworn-in Representatives must provide a list of at least five qualified designees. If a Representative dies, the chief executive of their State must select a replacement from that list within 10 days. The Speaker of the House will then immediately fill the vacancy with that selected individual. This temporary replacement serves until a special election is held to fill the seat.
Yes
- Scored +5
Does this make elections run better?
The resolution improves the continuity of governance by establishing a swift mechanism to temporarily fill House vacancies following a death.
The opposite
No question was scored the opposite.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Continuity of Congress: According to the text, the entire resolution proposes an amendment specifically to temporarily fill vacancies in the House to further the continuity of Congress. This ensures that the people continue to have representation if a sitting Representative passes away before their term ends.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- No Negative Impacts Identified: Based strictly on the provided text, there are no specific provisions or sections identified that outline negative consequences or burdens for individuals or groups of people in the United States.
Groups and Interests Ranking
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- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The resolution improves the continuity of governance by establishing a swift mechanism to temporarily fill House vacancies following a death.
- 7/2/2026
- Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
- 1 Cosponsor added.
- Introduced in House
One bill Congress.gov lists as related to this one — companions in the other chamber, earlier versions, and bills this one absorbed or was folded into.
Emanuel CleaverDemocrat · Missouri