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There were two elections to theUnited States House of Representatives to serve in the99th United States Congress.
Elections are listed by date and district.
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| Louisiana 8 | Gillis William Long | Democratic | 1962 | Incumbent died January 20, 1985. New member electedto finish her husband's term March 30, 1985. Democratic hold. |
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| Texas 1 | Sam B. Hall | Democratic | 1976(special) | Incumbent resigned May 27, 1985 to become aU.S. District Judge. New memberelected August 3, 1985. Democratic hold. |
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