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HJ0005

Rescinding Request for Constitutional Convention

Last scannedAug 25, 2026, 2:25 AM

In one sentence

This resolution cancels a previous request made by the Wyoming Legislature asking Congress to convene an Article V constitutional convention.

What it does

  • Cancels a 2017 resolution that asked Congress to convene an Article V constitutional convention.

Who it affects

  • The people of Wyoming
  • Federal government officials

Limits and unknowns

  • This resolution does not change any laws or policies outside of rescinding the previous request.
  • It is unclear if other states have similar resolutions to rescind requests for a constitutional convention.
  • The resolution did not pass in its session and was not enacted.

Plain language

Terms to know

Constitutional Convention
A meeting called by Congress under Article V to propose changes to the U.S. Constitution.
Article V of the Constitution
The part of the U.S. Constitution that explains how new amendments can be added.

Official record

Sources

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Public statements

Why lawmakers voted

Last checked Aug 5, 9:42 PM

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker argues that the original resolution was a necessary check on federal spending and debt, noting that predicted negative consequences have not occurred since its passage.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:38:07 Watch the statement

Eric Barlow

R · H03

Voted No

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker urges opposition because the resolution undermines the states' role as a check on federal government operations and spending.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:38:55 Watch the statement
Voted Yes

Why they voted this way

The lawmaker supports rescinding the resolution because an Article V convention could lead to replacing the current Constitution, which they wish to preserve.

Public statementFloor statement at 2:39:45 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 13-47-0-0-02020-02-13 · House13 yes 47 no
Yes
13
No
47
Absent
0
Excused
0
Conflict
0

Yes 13

Andrew W SchwartzH23Art WashutR · H36Catherine R ConnollyH13Charles J GrayH57Clarence StyvarR · H12Clark D StithH48Clifford M JenningsH30John WinterR · H28Mike YinD · H16Richard TassH40Roy H EdwardsH53Stanley L BlakeH39Susan S WilsonH07

No 47

Albert P Sommers Jr.H20Bob NicholasR · H08CLIFFORDCarl R LoucksH59Charles F PelkeyH45Cyrus WesternH51DAYTON-SELMANDan FurphyH14Dan R KirkbrideH04Dan ZwonitzerH43Danny EyreH19David E NorthrupH50David R MillerH55Donald E Burkhart JrH15Eric BarlowR · H03Evan J SimpsonH21Garry C PiiparinenH49Hans HuntH02James A RoscoeH22Jamie L FlitnerH26Jared OlsenR · H11Jerry A ObermuellerH56Jerry D PaxtonH47John C EklundH10John L FreemanH60Joseph E MacGuireH35LARSEN LLOYDLAURSEN DANLandon BrownR · H09Mark S KinnerH29Michael D GreearH27Patrick SweeneyH58Robert A ClausenH06Sandy NewsomeH24Sara BurlingameH44Scott M ClemH31Shelly DuncanH05Steve HarshmanR · H37Theodore J BlackburnH42Thomas D CrankH18Thomas J WaltersH38Tim SalazarR · H34Timothy P HallinanH32Tyler E LindholmH01William D HendersonH41William H Mr. HaleyH46William H PownallH52

Official activity

Bill history

  1. H Failed Introduction 13-47-0-0-0House
  2. H Received for IntroductionHouse
  3. Bill Number AssignedLSO