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House sends application urging Article V convention for congressional term limits
Summary
The House passed House Joint Resolution 5,002 applying to Congress under Article V to call a convention limited to proposing congressional term limits; supporters framed the measure as a signal to the federal delegation, while opponents warned of legal vagueness and unpredictable consequences.
The South Dakota House of Representatives voted to approve House Joint Resolution 5,002, an application under Article V of the U.S. Constitution asking Congress to call a convention specifically to propose amendments establishing term limits for members of the U.S. House and Senate.
Representative Rayfield, the sponsor, said the resolution "requests Congress to convene a convention for the sole purpose of term limits" and described the…
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