text: Below is an context that describes a sql query, paired with an question that provides further information. Write an answer that appropriately completes the request.  # noqa: E501
  ### Context:
  CREATE TABLE table_1802522_3 (vacator VARCHAR, successor VARCHAR)
  ### Question:
  How many vacant seats were filled by newcomer Joseph H. Bottum (r)?
  ### Answer:
  SELECT COUNT(vacator) FROM table_1802522_3 WHERE successor = "Joseph H. Bottum (R)"