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John Cornyn: If Congress doesn't act, the States can actually apply and require the invocation of a constitutional convention.

On the recordNovember 29, 2011
If Congress doesn't act, the States can actually apply and require the invocation of a constitutional convention.
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John Cornyn
Republican · Texas

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Cornyn suggests that states can push for a constitutional convention if Congress fails to act.

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