Procedures for Contested Election Cases in the House of Representatives

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Library of Congress. Congressional Research Service. American Law Division

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Reviews procedures for contested election cases in the House of Representatives, in which there is a challenge to the seating of a Member-elect. Covers procedures under the Federal Contested Electi...

Reviews procedures for contested election cases in the House of Representatives, in which there is a challenge to the seating of a Member-elect. Covers procedures under the Federal Contested Election Act and Committee on House Administration jurisdiction, including procedures for ordering a ballot recount. Describes application of State law and court decisions to Committee actions, and identifies remedies available to the Committee during its investigations.

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