House Joint Resolution 199
119th Congress(2025-2026)
Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States to temporarily fill vacancies in the House of Representatives to further the continuity of Congress.
Introduced
Introduced in House on Jul 2, 2026
Origin Chamber
House
Type
Joint Resolution
Joint Resolution
A form of legislative measure used to propose changes in law, or to propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Depending on the chamber of origin, they begin with a designation of either H.J.Res. or S.J.Res. Concurrent resolutions and simple resolutions are other types of resolutions. Bill is another form of legislative measure used to propose law.
Bill Number
199
Congress
119
Policy Area
Congress
Congress
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No House votes have been held for this bill.
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July 2, 2026
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07/02/2026
Referred to the House Committee on the Judiciary.
07/02/2026
Introduced in House
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