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This joint resolution respectfully requests Congress to call a Convention of States under Article V of the U.S. Constitution to propose constitutional amendments that would impose fiscal and jurisdictional restraints on the federal government. The resolution argues that the federal government has created unsustainable national debt, invaded state roles through unfunded mandates, and deviated from a proper constitutional interpretation. Specifically, the resolution seeks amendments to (1) impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, (2) limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and (3) limit the terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. The document also establishes detailed rules for selecting and overseeing state commissioners who would attend the convention, including strict qualifications, an oath of office, and provisions for recall. Commissioners are prohibited from voting for amendments that would alter fundamental individual liberties and must adhere to specific guidelines, such as maintaining the traditional one-state-one-vote rule and ensuring recorded votes. The resolution directs the state's Secretary of State to transmit copies of the application to federal and state legislative leaders and constitutes a continuing application until at least two-thirds of states have made similar applications.

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