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House approves measure to require interim U.S. Senate appointments reflect voters' will
3288982 · April 29, 2025
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Summary
The House accepted a majority committee report to ensure interim appointments to U.S. Senate seats reflect the political affiliation of the vacating senator; the measure passed with divided committee support and was sent to the Senate for concurrence.
The Maine House on April 24 voted to accept a majority committee report on a bill that would require interim appointments to U.S. Senate seats to reflect the political affiliation of the departing senator.
The issue drew divided committee reports and floor debate. Representative Toole (East Machias) and others urged adoption…
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