HCR693 applies to Congress to “call a convention” under Article V of the U.S. Constitution for the “sole purpose” of proposing amendments that would set term limits on members of Congress.
The House adopted HCR693 on January 9, 2024, by a vote of 80 to 33. We have assigned pluses to the nays because term limits conflict with the right of the American people to choose their representatives. Moreover, an Article V constitutional convention (Con-Con) ought to be resisted. Instead of failing to uphold their oath of office and attempting to rewrite the U.S. Constitution, legislators in Florida should act to immediately nullify all unconstitutional federal laws. Whenever the federal government assumes undelegated powers, in violation of the 10th Amendment, nullification of such acts is the proper remedy. Article V was designed to correct potential errors or defects in the Constitution, not to “misconstrue or abuse its powers.” The several States must use Article VI to enforce the Constitution, rather than use Article V to change it.