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what happens when a seat becomes vacant in the house? in the senate?

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When a seat becomes vacant in the Senate it is filled by a special election, usually by a primary. When a seat becomes vacant in the House it is filled by primary election, nominating petition or party action, depending on the state law.
According to the 17th Amendment, elections are held for the vacant seat.