In case the Congress of the United States shall by any new apportionment give to this State more than six members of the House of Representatives and the General Assembly shall not be in session, the Governor shall by proclamation issue writs of election for congressmen at large, one or more, as the case may be.
HISTORY: 1962 Code Section 23-556; 1952 Code Section 23-556; 1942 Code Section 2335; 1932 Code Section 2335; Civ. C. '22 Section 268; Civ. C. '12 Section 265; Civ. C. '02 Section 238; G. S. 142; R. S. 196; 1882 (17) 1122 Section 5.
Structure South Carolina Code of Laws
Chapter 19 - Special Provisions Applicable To Federal Elections
Section 7-19-10. Election of United States Senators.
Section 7-19-20. Filling vacancies in office of United States Senator.
Section 7-19-30. Election of Representatives in Congress.
Section 7-19-35. Division of state into congressional districts.
Section 7-19-45. Division of state into seven congressional districts.
Section 7-19-60. Writs of election in case State is given more representatives.
Section 7-19-70. Election of presidential electors; certificates of appointment.
Section 7-19-90. Meeting of electors; organization; balloting and certification of results.
Section 7-19-100. Disposition of certificates and lists.