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September 9, 1961
The Mississippi Enterprise
Jackson, Hinds County, Mississippi
What is this article about?
In Washington, the House Judiciary Committee killed 20 bills to increase House seats for states losing population per 1960 census; losses offset by gains elsewhere. Membership reverts to 435 after 1962 elections from temporary 437.
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INCREASE CONGRESS BILLS DIE
. . . Washington—This week the House Judiciary Committee killed twenty bills aimed at increasing the House membership. The committee action wiped the slate of all legislation designed to save congressional seats in 16 states which are losing them because of relative population declines. The losses will be offset by gains in states which showed large population increases in the 1960 census.
The House membership, fixed at 435, in 1911, will revert to that figure after next year's elections. It was increased temporarily to 437 to admit members from the new states of Hawaii and Alaska.
. . . Washington—This week the House Judiciary Committee killed twenty bills aimed at increasing the House membership. The committee action wiped the slate of all legislation designed to save congressional seats in 16 states which are losing them because of relative population declines. The losses will be offset by gains in states which showed large population increases in the 1960 census.
The House membership, fixed at 435, in 1911, will revert to that figure after next year's elections. It was increased temporarily to 437 to admit members from the new states of Hawaii and Alaska.
What sub-type of article is it?
Historical Event
What themes does it cover?
Justice
What keywords are associated?
House Judiciary Committee
Congressional Bills
Population Declines
House Membership
Apportionment
Where did it happen?
Washington
Story Details
Location
Washington
Event Date
After The 1960 Census
Story Details
The House Judiciary Committee killed twenty bills aimed at increasing House membership to save seats in 16 states losing them due to population declines, offset by gains in other states. Membership reverts to 435 after next year's elections from temporary 437 for Hawaii and Alaska.