If a majority can be got in three-fourths of the States for such an amendment, their people would be undoubtedly ready to amend their State Constitutions by which, so far as each State is concerned, the object would be accomplished.
Hoar discusses the potential for state-level amendments if a majority is achieved in three-fourths of the states.
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