HRES 118 · 99th Congress · Government Operations and Politics

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

Introduced 1985-04-01· 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 House Committee on Rules.(1985-04-01)

Plain Language Summary

[AI summary unavailable — showing source text] Requires the House Administration Committee to investigate, recount and report to the House of Representatives on contested elections for the House by January 3 following each general election. Sets forth procedures for a congressional candidate to contest an election. Requires the candidate to deposit $5,000 with the Clerk of the House to secure the right to a full and complete investigation and recount as necessary. Requires the Committee to conduct a recount in all precincts, counties, or voting districts requested as well as any additional voting districts they deem advisable. Allows the Committee to repay the candidate: (1) in full the amount of the deposit if such investigation alters the ultimate result of the election; or (2) if the investigation does not alter the election result, the difference between $5,000 and the expenses incurred in conducting the recount. Authorizes the Committee to file interim reports when the public interest will be best served by such filing.…

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