"The commission backed a constitutional amendment that would allow temporary appointments to replace deceased members. But Sensenbrenner opposed the plan, saying it was important that House members be elected by the people, although critics say that could lead to a lengthy legislative void.
In 2004, the House passed Sensenbrenner's legislation requiring expedited special elections within 45 days of such a disaster."

Trust the MSM to pick a rare example when Sensenbrenner was probably right. Just what we'd need after a disaster, someone in Washington saying "we don't need no steenkin' elections!" But he's also the no-brain behind Real ID and USAPATRIOT, so the sooner he goes, the better!