H.J.Res. 26 · 109th Congress

Proposing an amendment to the Constitution of the United States relating to Congressional succession.

Stage
In committee
Introduced
2005-02-17
Latest action
2005-04-04 · Referred to the Subcommittee on the Constitution.

Summary

Constitutional Amendment - Requires the election of three Alternate Representatives along with a Representative, selected by him or her, as well as three Alternate Senators along with a Senator, selected by the latter. Provides that upon the death or inability to discharge the appropriate powers and duties of a person elected as Representative or Senator, the duties and powers of that office shall be discharged by his or her designated successor as Acting Representative or Acting Senator, determined according to a specified ranked order of the Alternates, until a new Representative or Senator is elected.