(AHEM! COUGH! COUGH!)
...who apply to Congress for an Article V COS.
A petition goes from a lower authority to a higher authority. An application goes from and to equal authorities, which describes the relationship between the states and the federal entity.
Was it you or Hostage who taught me that?
I caught that right after I hurriedly posted it. My big oops. Yeah, I mentioned that to you. (blushing)