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To require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 180 days after a vacancy occurs in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-8581| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
Christian D. Menefee

Christian D. Menefee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Timeline
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • April 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.

To require States to hold special elections to fill vacancies in the House of Representatives not later than 180 days after a vacancy occurs in the House of Representatives, and for other purposes.

USA119th CongressHR-8581| House 
| Updated: 4/29/2026
Timeline
Apr 29, 2026
Introduced in House
Apr 29, 2026
Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
  • April 29, 2026
    Introduced in House


  • April 29, 2026
    Referred to the House Committee on House Administration.
Christian D. Menefee

Christian D. Menefee

Democratic Representative

Texas

Cosponsors (5)
Joyce Beatty (Democratic)Henry C. "Hank" Johnson (Democratic)Eleanor Holmes Norton (Democratic)Jamie Raskin (Democratic)Yvette D. Clarke (Democratic)

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted