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HOUSEH.Res. 309· 119th Congress

House ends Texas 28th District election dispute

Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Twenty-eighth Congressional District of Texas.

Sponsor
Bryan Steil (R-WI)
Introduced
Apr 9, 2025
Last Action
Dec 9, 2025
Passage
100%
Introduced
Apr 9, 2025
Committee
Floor Vote
Dec 9, 2025
4
Both Chambers
5
Enacted
01 — The Text

What.

  • Dismisses a contested election challenge filed over Texas's 28th Congressional District representative race.
  • Closes the formal House review process that examined election conduct after local certification.
  • Ends dispute without altering the certified election outcome or changing who holds the seat.
02 — The Stakes

So what?

  • The losing candidate in this district's election challenge gets no remedy; the race result stands.
  • Provides closure on a dispute that could have dragged through months of House investigation.
  • Affects one House seat and establishes how this specific election contest gets resolved.
03 — The Path

Now what?

  • Already passed the House unanimously on Dec. 9, 2025 — now effectively complete.
  • Senate confirmation not required; House action alone resolves internal election disputes.
  • Check House Clerk records if you live in TX-28 to track final seat certification.
Legislative History

Actions.

  • Dec 9, 2025Motion to reconsider laid on the table Agreed to without objection.
  • Dec 9, 2025On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
  • Dec 9, 2025Passed/agreed to in House: On agreeing to the resolution Agreed to without objection. (text: CR H5102)
  • Dec 9, 2025Mr. Steil asked unanimous consent to consider as introduced.
  • Dec 9, 2025Considered by unanimous consent. (consideration: CR H5102)
  • Apr 9, 2025Placed on the House Calendar, Calendar No. 17.
  • Apr 9, 2025The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-52, by Mr. Steil.
  • Apr 9, 2025The House Committee on House Administration reported an original measure, H. Rept. 119-52, by Mr. Steil.