Number: RL30711
Title: THE HOUSE APPORTIONMENT FORMULA IN THEORY AND PRACTICE
Authors: David C. Huckabee, Government and Finance Division 
Abstract: This report summarizes the constitutional and statutory requirements governing apportionment. It explains how the current apportionment formula works in theory and in practice. The report also summarizes recent challenges to the current apportionment formula on grounds of unfairness, and explains the reasoning underlying the choice of the equal proportions method over its chief alternative-major fractions.
Pages: 20
Date: Updated October 10, 2000