Providing for consideration of the bill (H.R. 841) to require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 45 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. 841Special Elections/Appointments Provisions bill

  2005-03-19Read the second time. Placed on Senate Legislative Calendar under General Orders. Calendar No. 61.

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1. 2005-03-01

   Introduced in House

2. 2005-03-01

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-10, by Mr. Cole (OK).

3. 2005-03-01

   The House Committee on Rules reported an original measure, H. Rept. 109-10, by Mr. Cole (OK).

4. 2005-03-01

   Rule provides for consideration of H.R. 841 with 1 hour of general debate. Previous question shall be considered as ordered without intervening motions except motion to recommit with or without instructions. Measure will be considered read. Specified amendments are in order.

5. 2005-03-01

   Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 7.

6. 2005-03-03

   Considered as privileged matter. (consideration: CR H948-953; text of measure as reported in House: CR H948-949)

7. 2005-03-03

   DEBATE - The House proceeded with one hour of debate on H. Res. 125.

8. 2005-03-03

   Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

9. 2005-03-03

   On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by voice vote.

10. 2005-03-03

    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.