By Chris Turner Feb 19, 2021 The U.S. House of Representatives is taking preliminary steps in deciding how they will judge Democrat Rita Hart's appeal of her six-vote loss to Republican Representative Mariannette Miller-Meeks in Iowa's second Congressional District. On Friday, the House Administration Committee met to set procedures and rules for deciding election contests filed during this Congress. Hart is one of two candidates challenging their losses directly before Congress, with Republican Jim Oberweis filing a challenge in his loss to Democrat Lauren Underwood in Illinois. Rep. Miller-Meeks has requested the committee dismiss Hart's challenge to the election results. If the committee chooses not to dismiss the case, campaigns can submit evidence, ballots can be requested, or in-person investigations could take place in the 2nd district.