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Utah House unanimously rescinds past calls for a U.S. constitutional convention
Summary
The Utah House passed HJR 15 on Feb. 19, 2001, 67–0, a joint resolution rescinding any prior state applications to Congress for a constitutional convention under Article V; proponents said it removes a potential source of legal uncertainty.
The Utah House of Representatives passed HJR 15 on Feb. 19, 2001, a joint resolution rescinding all prior applications historically sent from Utah to Congress calling for a constitutional convention. The measure carried by a recorded vote of 67 yes, 0 no and will be entered in the House Journal and transmitted to other states and federal leaders.
Representative Fred Fife, sponsor of the resolution, told the chamber the aim is…
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