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===== The Article V Solution — Demystifying a Dusty Tool ===== | ===== The Article V Solution — Demystifying a Dusty Tool ===== | ||
**Rita Dunaway, Esq., National Legislative Strategist for the Convention of States Project** | **Rita Dunaway, Esq., National Legislative Strategist for the Convention of States Project** | ||
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We also know from history that voting at an Article V convention would be done on a one-state, one-vote basis. This is the universal precedent set by the 32 inter-state conventions that occurred prior to the Constitution’s drafting. It explains why it was unnecessary for Article V to specify the number of delegates to be sent by each state; the states can send as many delegates as they like, but each state only gets one vote. | We also know from history that voting at an Article V convention would be done on a one-state, one-vote basis. This is the universal precedent set by the 32 inter-state conventions that occurred prior to the Constitution’s drafting. It explains why it was unnecessary for Article V to specify the number of delegates to be sent by each state; the states can send as many delegates as they like, but each state only gets one vote. | ||
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