| | '''Convention of States''' (COS) is a variation on the discredited idea of a [[Con Con]], by attempting to change the [[U.S. Constitution]] by holding a convention of delegates. The Convention of States is a gimmick which in the best case is merely a waste of time, but in the worst case could enable [[liberals]] to rewrite the Constitution. | | '''Convention of States''' (COS) is a variation on the discredited idea of a [[Con Con]], by attempting to change the [[U.S. Constitution]] by holding a convention of delegates. The Convention of States is a gimmick which in the best case is merely a waste of time, but in the worst case could enable [[liberals]] to rewrite the Constitution. |
| − | After years of effort, the Convention of States had passed in only six states as of April 20, 2016: Alabama, Alaska, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, and Tennessee. Even then, some of their resolutions differed from each other, casting doubt on whether they can be counted together. A total of 34 states are needed under the [[U.S. Constitution]] before [[Congress]] could call a new constitutional convention. | + | After years of effort, the Convention of States had passed in only twelve states as of May 27, 2017: Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Louisiana, Missouri (with conditions and a 5-year sunset), North Dakota, Oklahoma, and Tennessee, and Texas. Even then, some of their resolutions differed from each other, casting doubt on whether they can be counted together. A total of 34 states are needed under Article V of the [[U.S. Constitution]] before [[Congress]] could call a new constitutional convention. '''''The states do not "call" a convention, but merely apply to Congress to request that it calls one'''''. |