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US HRes310

US HRes310
Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska.


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Introduced
04/09/2025
In Committee
Crossed Over
Passed
Dead

Introduced Session

119th Congress

Bill Summary

Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the at-large Congressional District of Alaska.

AI Summary

This resolution dismisses an election contest concerning the at-large Congressional District of Alaska by affirming that the U.S. House of Representatives lacks jurisdictional authority to hear challenges to primary elections, political party caucuses, or conventions. Specifically, the resolution cites section 2(1) of the Federal Contested Election Act (located at 2 U.S.C. 381(1)), which clearly delineates that the House's election contest jurisdiction is limited to official general and special elections for choosing Representatives, Delegates, or Resident Commissioners to Congress. By invoking this statutory provision, the resolution effectively terminates the pending election contest, preventing further legal proceedings in the House regarding the primary election or party selection process for the Alaska at-large Congressional District.

Sponsors (1)

Last Action

Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection. (on 12/09/2025)

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