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Wyoming Judiciary Committee declines joint resolution calling for Article V term‑limits convention
Summary
The Senate Judiciary Committee considered Senate Joint Resolution 5, which would call for an Article V convention to propose congressional term limits, heard testimony both for and against, and rejected the resolution in a roll‑call vote.
The Senate Judiciary Committee on an unspecified date debated Senate Joint Resolution 5, which would call for an Article V convention limited to proposing an amendment setting term limits for members of the U.S. House and Senate.
Senator Cole, presenting the measure, told the committee, "Before us is Senate Joint Resolution number 5. And it, speaks specifically to congressional term limits." He said the resolution would be one of the state’s proposed resolutions if the legislature chooses to pursue an Article V convention.
Supporters from advocacy organizations said the resolution is intended to pressure Congress to act or, if necessary, provide the states a path to propose an amendment. Keith Kennedy of US Term Limits…
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