U.S. SENATE VACANCIES House SponsorsRep. Jim Durkin 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die 10 ILCS 5/25-8from Ch. 46, par. 25-8 Amends the Election Code. Provides that a gubernatorial appointment to fill a vacancy in the office of U.S. Senator is subject to the approval of a commission consisting of the legislative leaders and their appointees. 2/27/2009HouseFiled with the Clerk by Rep. Jim Durkin 2/27/2009HouseFirst Reading 2/27/2009HouseReferred to Rules Committee 1/11/2011HouseSession Sine Die