IndianaIndiana resolution would ratify a proposed U.S. House seat formula
Indiana lawmakers would approve a proposed constitutional amendment setting population-based rules for the U.S. House, if enough states ratify it.
What it does
Indiana's General Assembly would approve a proposed amendment setting population-based rules for House seats; it would take effect only if three-fourths of states ratify it.
The resolution directs Indiana's Governor to send certified copies to the National Archives and Records Administration and three federal leaders.
Argument forPopulation-based rules might make the link between the number of people and the number of House seats more predictable.
Argument againstThe population thresholds and seat ratios might make it harder for Congress to adjust House size as the population changes.
More detail
Indiana's General Assembly would ratify the proposed amendment. The proposal sets population-based rules for the number of U.S. House seats: one representative for every 30,000 people until the House reaches 100 members, then stated minimums and population ratios as it grows to 200 and beyond. The amendment would take effect only if three-fourths of the states ratify it.
The resolution directs the Governor to send certified copies of it to named federal offices. The direction applies to the Governor of Indiana. The copies would go to the National Archives and Records Administration, the U.S. Secretary of State, the President of the U.S. Senate, and the Speaker of the U.S. House.
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Where it stands
- Introduced
- Passed 1st Chamber
- Passed 2nd Chamber
Looking ahead
No hearings or votes scheduled.
History
- 2026
- Jan 6Authored by Representative DvorakLatest
- Jan 6First reading: referred to Committee on Elections and ApportionmentIntroduced
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