1、 https:/crsreports.congress.gov January 8, 2021House of Representatives Vacancies: How Are They Filled?Vacancies in the office of U.S. Representative occur when an incumbent Member dies, resigns, or leaves office for any reason before the end of their term. Multiple special elections to fill vacanci
2、es in the House of Representatives typically take place in each Congress. The same procedures apply if a Representative-elect dies between the election and the day on which the new Congress to which they were elected convenes. Constitutional Provisions The Constitution provides for vacancies in the
3、House of Representatives in Article I, Section 2, clause 4: When vacancies happen in the Representation from any State, the Executive Authority thereof shall issue Writs of Election to fill such Vacancies. The Constitution thus requires that all House vacancies must be filled by special election. St
4、ate governors“the Executive Authority”are authorized to issue the orders for special elections. In contrast with the Senate, there is no constitutional provision for the appointment of interim Representatives. Scheduling Special Elections The U.S. Code (2 U.S.C. 8a) authorizes state legislatures to
