1977 United States House Of Representatives Elections
There were four special elections in 1977 to the United States House of Representatives in the 95th United States Congress. Three of the elections were gains by the Republicans at the expense of Democrats. List of elections Elections are listed by date and district. , - ! , Robert Bergland , , Democratic , , , Incumbent resigned January 22, 1977, to become U.S. Secretary of Agriculture.New member elected February 22, 1977.Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Andrew Young , , Democratic , , , Incumbent resigned January 29, 1977, to become United States Ambassador to the United Nations .New member elected April 6, 1977.Democratic hold. , nowrap , , - ! , Brock Adams , , Democratic , , , Incumbent resigned January 22, 1977, to become U.S. Secretary of Transportation .New member elected May 17, 1977.Republican gain. , nowrap , , - ! , Richard A. Tonry , , Democratic , , , Incumbent resigned May 4, 1977.New member elected Aug ...
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United States House Of Representatives
The United States House of Representatives, often referred to as the House of Representatives, the U.S. House, or simply the House, is the Lower house, lower chamber of the United States Congress, with the United States Senate, Senate being the Upper house, upper chamber. Together they comprise the national Bicameralism, bicameral legislature of the United States. The House's composition was established by Article One of the United States Constitution. The House is composed of representatives who, pursuant to the Uniform Congressional District Act, sit in single member List of United States congressional districts, congressional districts allocated to each U.S. state, state on a basis of population as measured by the United States Census, with each district having one representative, provided that each state is entitled to at least one. Since its inception in 1789, all representatives have been directly elected, although universal suffrage did not come to effect until after ...
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