JIM ABRAMS, Associated Press Writer
(01-21) 12:19 PST WASHINGTON (AP) --
A House committee recommended legislation Wednesday that would provide for fast special elections if a terrorist attack killed or incapacitated many House members.
The measure would require expedited elections under "extraordinary circumstances" when the speaker of the House announces that vacancies in the 435-member chamber exceed 100.
The bill, approved 18-10, stipulates that parties choose candidates within 10 days of that announcement and that state elections be held within 45 days.
The legislation has also been approved by the House Administration Committee and now goes to the full House for consideration.
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Makes you wonder what they know...