H.R. 2010 · 108th Congress
To protect the voting rights of members of the Armed Services in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives, and for other purposes.
- Stage
- Signed by the president
- Sponsor
- Eni Faleomavaega
- Introduced
- 2003-05-07
- Latest action
- 2004-10-30 · Signed by President.
Summary
Amends Federal law to require a plurality (currently, a majority) of votes in elections for the Delegate representing American Samoa in the United States House of Representatives. Eliminates the requirement for runoff elections. Authorizes the legislature of American Samoa, if it provides for primary elections for the election of the Delegate, also to provide that the Delegate shall be elected by a majority of the votes cast in any general election for the office of Delegate for which such primary elections were held.