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A JOINT RESOLUTION applying for an Article V convention to propose amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for federal government officials and members of Congress.

Apply to Congress under the provisions of Article V of the Constitution of the United States for the calling of a convention of the states limited to proposing amendments to the Constitution of the United States that impose fiscal restraint on the federal government, limit the powers and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limit the terms of office for its officials and members of Congress; direct the Secretary of State to send copies of…

Introduced: January 22, 2026

Last action: January 22, 2026

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This resolution asks Congress to call a special convention of states, as allowed under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, for the purpose of proposing amendments to limit federal spending, reduce federal power, and set term limits for federal officials and members of Congress. It would direct Kentucky's Secretary of State to notify federal and congressional leaders as well as officials in other states. The resolution would remain active until at least two-thirds of states…

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Jan 22, 2026 · Senate
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Phillip Wheeler

Senator · Senate District 31

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