Dismissing the election contest relating to the office of Representative from the Thirtieth Congressional District of Texas.
Summary
H.Res. 311 is a non-binding resolution that would dismiss an election contest relating to the office of Representative from Texas's Thirtieth Congressional District. Election contests are formal legal challenges to election results, typically filed when a candidate disputes the outcome of a congressional race. This resolution would end that particular challenge without resolving the underlying dispute on its merits.
The resolution was introduced on April 9, 2025, and sponsored by Representative Bryan Steil (R-WI). It was considered by the House under unanimous consent on December 9, 2025, meaning all members present agreed to proceed without formal debate. The House has already passed this resolution.
Since this is a non-binding resolution rather than legislation, it would not create new laws or directly change election procedures. However, if enacted, it would formally terminate the election contest for this Texas congressional seat, potentially clearing the way for the seated representative to continue serving without the legal challenge pending. The resolution now moves to the Senate for consideration and would require passage there to take effect.