Vacancies

House of Representatives – Vacancies

When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies.

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This text about Vacancies is based on “The Constitution of the United States of America: Analysis and Interpretation”, published by the U.S. Government Printing Office.

House of Representatives – Vacancies in General

The Supreme Court has not interpreted this clause.

Clause 3. Vacancies During Recess of Senate

The President shall have Power to fill up all Vacancies that may happen during the Recess of the Senate, by granting Commissions which shall expire at the End of their next Session.