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Montana House rejects Article V convention resolution, 42–58
Summary
House Joint Resolution 5, an application for an Article V convention of the states, failed second reading 42–58 after lengthy debate about risks and potential benefits.
The Montana House of Representatives voted 42–58 to reject House Joint Resolution 5, a proposed application for a convention under Article V of the U.S. Constitution that would allow states to propose amendments to the federal Constitution.
Sponsor Representative Scott Clacken framed the resolution as a response to what he described as uncontrolled federal spending and expanded federal power, asking rhetorically on the floor, "What are you gonna do about…
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