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HJ0007

Wyoming Joint Resolution to Repeal the 17th Amendment

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In one sentence

This resolution asks the U.S. Congress to propose a constitutional amendment that would return the power to choose U.S. Senators from the people to state legislatures.

What it does

  • Requests that the U.S. Congress propose an amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
  • Seeks to repeal the 17th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
  • Urges Wyoming’s members of Congress to support this proposal.
  • Requires the Wyoming Secretary of State to send copies of the resolution to federal leaders.
  • Sends copies to the President of the United States, the President of the Senate, and the Speaker of the House.

Who it affects

  • The Wyoming State Legislature.
  • The Wyoming Congressional Delegation.
  • The United States Congress.
  • The Secretary of State of Wyoming.

Limits and unknowns

  • This resolution does not change the law; it only asks other government bodies to act.
  • The bill failed introduction in the House on February 9, 2010, and did not pass.
  • The source text does not specify any penalties or enforcement mechanisms if the request is ignored.

Plain language

Terms to know

17th Amendment
A change to the U.S. Constitution ratified in 1913 that allows voters to directly elect U.S. Senators instead of state legislatures choosing them.
Joint Resolution
A type of legislative measure that requires approval by both houses of a state legislature and does not need the governor's signature.
Repeal
To cancel or remove a law or constitutional provision.

Official record

Sources

Source checked
Official bill pageIntroduced textOfficial digestCurrent bill text

Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 8, 6:36 AM

Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker states that under the proposed system, a senator would be beholden to state legislators and citizens rather than campaign funders, restoring the partnership between federal government and states where sovereignty is shared.

Public statementFloor statement at 57:38 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The speaker opposes the bill because direct election of senators was intended to give citizens a voice in Congress and remove elitism, viewing repeal as an enormous step backward.

Public statementFloor statement at 58:45 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports the bill by arguing that states must share sovereignty with the federal government to maintain their standing and avoid losing power over mandates.

Public statementFloor statement at 59:30 Watch the statement

If a lawmaker is not listed, we couldn't find a published reason.

Wyoming roll calls

Recorded votes

1 roll call

H Failed Introduction 33-25-2-0-02010-02-09 · House33 yes 25 no
Yes
33
No
25
Absent
0
Excused
2
Conflict
0

Yes 33

Allen M JaggiH18Amy L EdmondsH12Colin SimpsonH24David R MillerH55Dn.Edward BuchananH04Frank D PeasleyH03Glenn W MonizH46Gregory R BlikreH53Jack D Landon Jr.H30John W PattonH29Kathleen DavisonH20Keith M GingeryH23Ken A EsquibelH41Kermit C BrownH14Lisa A SheppersonH58Lorraine K QuarbergH28Mark SemlekH01Matt TeetersH05Michael K MaddenH40Pat ChildersH50Peter S IllowayH42Richard L CannadyH06Robert A BrechtelH38Rodney "Pete" AndersonH10Rosie M BergerH51Ross DiercksH02Roy CoheeH35Steve HarshmanR · H37Sue E WallisH52Thomas A LockhartH57Tom Lubnau IIH31William "Jeb" StewardH47

No 25

Bernadine CraftH17Bill ThompsonH60Bryan K PedersenH07Catherine R ConnollyH13Debbie HammonsH27Del McOmieH54Dv.Elaine HarveyH26George BagbyH15James A RoscoeH22James W ByrdH44John D Bonner Jr.H25Joseph M BarbutoH48Lori A MillinH08Mary A ThroneH11Mary W HalesH36Michael A GilmoreH59Owen PetersenH19Pete JorgensenH16Robert M McKimH21Seth A CarsonH45Stanley L BlakeH39Terry L KimbleH49Timothy M StubsonH56W. Patrick P GogglesH33

Excused 2

Frank PhilpH34Timothy P HallinanH32

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed IntroductionHouse
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO