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Version 07 · Reported to House · Apr 9, 2025
This resolution dismisses (i.e., concludes) the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the 28th Congressional District of Texas.
As background, the Federal Contested Election Act provides for the House of Representatives to resolve contested general elections. Generally, a contested election entails reexamining election conduct following the jurisdiction's certification of election results.
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Rep. Steil, Bryan [R-WI-1] · R–WI
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Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)
Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.
The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-52, by Mr. Steil.
The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-52, by Mr. Steil.
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