Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 2844) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 21 days after the vacancy is announced by the Speaker of the House of Representatives in extraordinary circumstances, and for other purposes.

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• H.R. 2844Continuity in Representation Act of 2004

  2004-04-26Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 479.

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1. 2004-04-21

   Introduced in House

2. 2004-04-21

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-466, by Mr. Hastings (WA).

3. 2004-04-21

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 108-466, by Mr. Hastings (WA).

4. 2004-04-21

   The amendment in the nature of a substitute recommended by the Committee on the Judiciary now printed in the bill, modified by the amendment printed in Part A of the report of the Committee on Rules accompanying the resolution shall be considered as an original bill for the purpose of amendment.

5. 2004-04-21

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 166.

6. 2004-04-22

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H2301-2311)

7. 2004-04-22

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 602.

8. 2004-04-22

   On ordering the previous question Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 210 - 198 (Roll no. 126).

   Roll Call #126 (House)
9. 2004-04-22

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 197 (Roll no. 127).(text: CR H2301)

   Roll Call #127 (House)
10. 2004-04-22

    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by recorded vote: 212 - 197 (Roll no. 127). (text: CR H2301)