Expressing the sense of the House of Representatives that each State should examine its existing statutes, practices, and procedures governing special elections so that, in the event of a catastrophe, vacancies in the House of Representatives may be filled in a timely fashion.

On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 431). (text: CR H6941)

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

Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to by the Yeas and Nays: 414 - 0 (Roll no. 431).(text: CR H6941)

Considered as unfinished business. (consideration: CR H6952-6953)

POSTPONED ROLL CALL VOTE - At the conclusion of debate on the resolution, the Chair put the question on adoption of the resolution and by voice vote, announced that the ayes had prevailed. Mr. Frost objected to the voice vote based upon the absence of a quorum and the Chair postponed further proceedings on the question of adoption of the resolution until later in the legislative day. The point of no quorum was considered as withdrawn.

The previous question was ordered pursuant to a previous order of the House.

DEBATE - The House proceeded with 90 minutes of debate on H. Res. 559.

Considered by previous special order. (consideration: CR H6941-6948)

Consideration initiated by previous special order.

Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

Introduced in House