HRES 22 · 100th Congress · Congress

A resolution authorizing the House Administration Committee to investigate, recount, and report on contested elections for the House of Representatives.

Introduced 1987-01-06· Sponsored by Rep. Smith, Neal Edward [D-IA-4]· House

Bill Progress

Introduced
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Committee
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House Vote
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Senate
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Enacted
Latest: Referred to Subcommittee on Rules of the House.(1987-03-06)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the Committee on House Administration to investigate contested election results if a candidate deposits $5,000, with the Clerk of the House of Representatives, for expenses incurred in conducting a recount. Provides for a full refund of such amount if the committee determines that such recount alters the result of the election. Refunds any remaining amounts, after expenses, if a recount does not alter election results.…

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