National Debt Relief Amendment Gains Momentum

Capitol Confidential ^ | 6/24/2011 | CapCon

[MichCapCon]

DALLAS, TX, JUNE 22, 2011: With a vote of 24 to 7, the Louisiana Senate joined the Louisiana House of Representatives in passing House Concurrent Resolution 87 yesterday. The House passed the resolution unanimously on June 8th. The resolution calls for a limited Amendments Convention pursuant to Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose the National Debt Relief Amendment for subsequent ratification by the States. Louisiana and North Dakota have both passed resolutions calling for the National Debt Relief Amendment.

The proposed amendment calls for a majority of state legislatures to approve any increase in the level of federal debt. Advocates believe the amendment will lead to a balanced federal budget by removing from Congress the authority to raise their own debt limit without a national discussion and debate at each state capital.

[Jeff Winston]

A little bit like having the coyotes guard the henhouse from the wolves, but it’s definitely better than nothing.

[Wuli]

The states never should have approved the U.S. Constitutional amendment taking away the power of their state legislatures to select their STATE’S representatives - Senators - in the U.S. Congress.

The states should repeal that amendment and additionally make it possible for themselves - the state legislatures - to recall a Senator, at will.

[Da Bilge Troll]

I am of the opinion that a Convention can not be limited. You can bet the marxists will pack it to the rafters.