Bryan Steil (R-WI)
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas.
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 Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas. The House of Representatives has resolved to dismiss this specific contest. The dismissal is based on the grounds that the filing was not submitted in a timely manner.
Yes
No question was scored yes.
The opposite
- Scored -3
Does this protect the right to vote?
The dismissal of an election contest due to a filing deadline prevents the legal review of potential voting irregularities or contestable results.
- Scored -2
Does this make elections run better?
Dismissing a contest based on procedural timeliness rather than merit limits the oversight of the electoral process.
- Scored -1
Would people in cities be better off under this?
The resolution concludes a local representative election contest without addressing any underlying claims brought by constituents.
Who it would affect, and how
Potential Positive Impacts for People
- Finality of Election Results: By dismissing the contest due to untimely filing, the resolution settles the matter of who holds the office for the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas.
Potential Negative Impacts for People
- Lack of Adjudication: Because the contest is dismissed solely on the grounds of an untimely filing, the actual merits or claims of the election contest are not addressed.
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 an election contest due to a filing deadline prevents the legal review of potential voting irregularities or contestable results.
- Governance And Ideology
- Does this make elections run better? — Dismissing a contest based on procedural timeliness rather than merit limits the oversight of the electoral process.
- Demographic And Interest Groups
- Would people in cities be better off under this? — The resolution concludes a local representative election contest without addressing any underlying claims brought by constituents.
- 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. 119-54, by Mr. Steil.
- Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 19.
- Bill introduced.