Wisconsin
“[T]he legislature of the state of Wisconsin hereby earnestly requests and petitions congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the United States constitution[.]” – Wisconsin JR 65 S (1929)
Representative Application
For each of the 40 States, one representative application has been highlighted. An explanation is provided as to why this application should be aggregated toward the total calling for a convention for proposing amendments. Additional applications from the State, if any, are also included.
Wisconsin JR 65 S (1929) was likely motivated by a desire to repeal prohibition, however it is among three that is entirely open on its face. None of them have any indication that they are not to be counted with applications that are more restrictive. The general principle is that the greater includes the lesser. When one party states that they are open to anything, no more agreement can be demanded.
JR 65 S (1929)
Memorializing the congress of the United States to call a convention for the purpose of proposing amendments to the United States constitution.
Whereas, Article V of the United States constitution provides for the calling of a convention to propose amendments to such constitution; and
Whereas, Other states have in the past asked that such a convention be called; and
Whereas, There are sections of the United States constitution that should be amended; therefore be it
Resolved by the senate, the assembly concurring, That the legislature of the state of Wisconsin hereby earnestly requests and petitions congress to call a convention for proposing amendments to the United States constitution; and be it further
Resolved, That a copy of this resolution, properly attested, be forwarded to the presiding officers of both houses of congress, to the presiding officers of the legislature of the other states, and to the Wisconsin senators and representatives in congress.