Application for a Convention of the States
Plain English Summary
This resolution asks Congress to call a convention of the states under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose amendments limiting federal fiscal spending, federal power, and congressional term lengths. North Carolina's application remains active until two-thirds of all states submit similar applications for the same purpose.
Arguments in Favor
Supporters argue the federal government has overreached its constitutional authority and accumulated unsustainable national debt, making an Article V convention necessary to restore balance between state and federal power. They contend state legislatures are the proper guardians against federal abuse and that constitutional amendments on fiscal restraints and term limits would protect citizens' freedoms and future generations from government overreach.
Arguments Against
Opponents worry an Article V convention could become a 'runaway convention' that proposes amendments beyond the stated fiscal and term-limit purposes, potentially undermining other constitutional protections. They also argue the process is unnecessary since Congress can propose amendments itself, and that convening all states creates unpredictable outcomes that could destabilize the constitutional framework.
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Sponsors
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 64
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 89
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 62
Primary Sponsor
Representative · District 35
Cosponsors (19)
Representative · District 52
Representative · District 53
Representative · District 119
Representative · District 70
Representative · District 84
Representative · District 69
Representative · District 6
Representative · District 5
Representative · District 67
Representative · District 37
Representative · District 26
Representative · District 86
Representative · District 111
Representative · District 109
Representative · District 13
Representative · District 25
Representative · District 97
Representative · District 117
Representative · District 96
Vote Breakdown (1 roll call)
Final Vote
On: Second Reading
Party Breakdown