Bryan Steil (R-WI)
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska.
A Republican resolution with no cosponsors
Last activity — Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Adopted
The chamber formally agreed to it, and for a resolution that is the finish line: what it says is now officially the chamber's position, rule or tribute.
Nothing more is needed. A resolution is how a chamber speaks for itself or sets its own rules, so adopting it is what puts it into effect. It is not a law, so there is nothing for the President to sign.
Its path through Congress
- Introduced
- Adopted by the House unanimous consent
A House resolution is the House speaking for itself: stating a position, honouring someone, or setting its own rules. Adopting it is the whole process. Once the House agrees to it, it is officially the House's word; it is not a law, so the Senate and the President have no part in it.
The House by unanimous consent (no one objected, so there was no vote): no member's position on it was recorded.
What this bill would do
This resolution addresses an election contest regarding the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska. The House of Representatives has resolved to dismiss the contest. This decision is based on the grounds that the House lacks jurisdiction over a primary election, caucus, or political party convention. Under the Federal Contested Election Act, jurisdiction is limited to official general and special elections.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
- Scored -2
Does this protect the right to vote?
The dismissal of the contest limits the ability of candidates to challenge outcomes of primary elections through the House.
- Scored -1
Does this make elections run better?
The resolution clarifies that the House lacks jurisdiction over party-led processes like primaries and caucuses.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Clarification of Jurisdiction: By dismissing the contest, the House establishes that its jurisdiction applies to official general and special elections rather than party processes like primaries or caucuses, as noted under section 2(1) of the Federal Contested Election Act (2 U.S.C. 381(1)).
Groups and Interests Ranking
Every group the model scored this bill for, from -10 to +10. Tap or hover a score for the reason it gave.
- Social Issues And Justice
- Does this protect the right to vote? — The dismissal of the contest limits the ability of candidates to challenge outcomes of primary elections through the House.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — The resolution clarifies that the House lacks jurisdiction over party-led processes like primaries and caucuses.
- 12/9/2025
- Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
- Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
- On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
- Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)
- Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
- 4/9/2025
- The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-53, by Mr. Steil.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 18.
- Bill introduced.