In the House of Representatives, you have to get elected. There's no other way to go to Congress. For the House of Representatives, you can't be appointed by the governor. If a seat opens up, there's a special election. So the people have to choose representatives to go to Congress. We vote on everything from clean air and water to education to health care. We do everything. (36:07–36:14)
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Asserts that a special election is held if a seat in the House of Representatives opens up.
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