R42592Constitutional Questions

The Article V Convention for Proposing Constitutional Amendments: Historical Perspectives for Congress

Federal & State Law Editorial TeamLast reviewed: July 2026

July 10, 2012

Summary

This report identifies and examines historical issues related to the Article V Convention, which allows amendments to be added to the Constitution via Congressional vote or votes by the people.

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