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House votes to rescind Utah’s prior call for a constitutional convention after extended debate
Utah House of Representatives · February 19, 1996
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Summary
After hours of debate about Article V and the risks of an open constitutional convention, the Utah House passed a resolution rescinding its earlier call for a constitutional convention; the resolution passed 60–13.
The Utah House spent a lengthy portion of its Feb. 19 floor session debating a resolution that would rescind the state's earlier call for a constitutional convention and thereby withdraw a prior request related to a balanced‑budget amendment. The measure drew wide participation from members on both sides and passed the House 60–13.
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