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Convention of states resolution fails after extended floor debate
Utah State Senate · February 23, 2017
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Summary
The Senate debated HJR 3—calling an Article V convention to limit federal power—at length; supporters framed it as a remedy to federal overreach while opponents warned of unpredictable consequences. The resolution failed on a roll‑call vote.
The Senate considered House Joint Resolution 3, a proposal that would authorize Utah to join other states in calling an Article V convention to propose constitutional amendments limiting federal authority.
Supporters argued the federal government had exceeded its…
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