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Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.

USA119th CongressHRES-308| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Committee on House Administration

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
This resolution, H. RES. 308, formally dismisses an election contest that was filed on November 17, 2024, regarding the office of Representative for Florida's Fourteenth Congressional District. The primary reason for this dismissal is the House of Representatives' lack of jurisdiction over the specific type of election being contested. According to Section 2(1) of the Federal Contested Election Act (2 U.S.C. 381(1)), the House only has jurisdiction over official general and special elections for Representatives, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners. It explicitly states that the House does not possess authority over primary elections, caucuses, or political party conventions. Therefore, the contest was dismissed because it fell outside the defined scope of the House's adjudicatory powers.

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Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-379
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.
Apr 9, 2025
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
Apr 9, 2025
The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-51, by Mr. Steil.
Dec 10, 2025
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)
Dec 10, 2025
Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
Dec 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
Dec 10, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
Dec 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-379
    Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.


  • April 9, 2025
    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 16.


  • April 9, 2025
    The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-51, by Mr. Steil.


  • December 10, 2025
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)


  • December 10, 2025
    Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.


  • December 10, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)


  • December 10, 2025
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)


  • December 10, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.

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Congressional electionsElections, voting, political campaign regulationFlorida

Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Florida.

USA119th CongressHRES-308| House 
| Updated: 12/10/2025
This resolution, H. RES. 308, formally dismisses an election contest that was filed on November 17, 2024, regarding the office of Representative for Florida's Fourteenth Congressional District. The primary reason for this dismissal is the House of Representatives' lack of jurisdiction over the specific type of election being contested. According to Section 2(1) of the Federal Contested Election Act (2 U.S.C. 381(1)), the House only has jurisdiction over official general and special elections for Representatives, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners. It explicitly states that the House does not possess authority over primary elections, caucuses, or political party conventions. Therefore, the contest was dismissed because it fell outside the defined scope of the House's adjudicatory powers.

Bill Text Versions

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Timeline

Bill from Previous Congress

HRES 117-379
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.
Apr 9, 2025
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 16.
Apr 9, 2025
The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-51, by Mr. Steil.
Dec 10, 2025
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)
Dec 10, 2025
Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
Dec 10, 2025
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
Dec 10, 2025
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
Dec 10, 2025
Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Bill from Previous Congress

    HRES 117-379
    Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Fourteenth Congressional District of Illinois.


  • April 9, 2025
    Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 16.


  • April 9, 2025
    The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-51, by Mr. Steil.


  • December 10, 2025
    Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)


  • December 10, 2025
    Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.


  • December 10, 2025
    Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)


  • December 10, 2025
    On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)


  • December 10, 2025
    Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
Bryan Steil

Bryan Steil

Republican Representative

Wisconsin

Committee on House Administration

Congress

  • Introduced
  • In Committee
  • On Floor
  • Passed Chamber
  • Enacted
Congressional electionsElections, voting, political campaign regulationFlorida