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To: RWR8189
A little-known provision in the U.S. Constitution gives the House the final decision on who sits in its chamber.

It does?

8 posted on 11/17/2006 11:16:21 AM PST by bnelson44 (Proud parent of a tanker! (Welcome Home, son! You and your comrades are our heroes!))
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To: bnelson44

"It does?"

Apparently.

U.S. Constitution:

Section 2

"When vacancies happen in the Representation from any state, the executive authority thereof shall issue writs of election to fill such vacancies."

If the election can't be decided by vote, then the House can fill the seat.


13 posted on 11/17/2006 11:23:29 AM PST by Bigh4u2 (Denial is the first requirement to be a liberal)
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