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Congress’s Inability to Fix Itself: The Constitution’s Built-in Protection
The Convention of States Project, aiming to impose fiscal restraints and limit federal power through state-led conventions, has gained traction despite significant obstacles.
askFinz Newsroom· Jun 19, 2026#congress#won’t#itself.#constitution
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- The Convention of States Project is gaining momentum through state-led conventions targeting fiscal restraints and limits on federal power.
- Significant progress has been made, with 20 states having passed resolutions, though Massachusetts recently rescinded its applications.
- The balanced budget amendment has faced repeated failures despite being introduced in nearly every Congress for over three decades.
- Introduction to the Convention of States Project and its goals.
- Progress and obstacles in the ratification process.
- The balanced budget amendment's history and current status.
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