If two-thirds of states vote to hold a constitutional convention, they can pass amendments without Congress at all.

Nov 8, 2026

Previously: If two-thirds of states vote to hold a constitutional convention, they can pass amendments without Congress at all. [Distorted]: Article V does give the states a second route. When two-thirds of state legislatures apply, a convention is called to propose amendments. But Congress is the body that calls that convention and picks how ratification happens. A convention can only propose amendments, and they take effect only after three-fourths of the states ratify them, so a convention cannot pass amendments by itself or leave Congress out entirely. This verdict would be wrong if the text of Article V let a state convention adopt amendments without three-fourths ratification or without Congress calling it.

Now: If two-thirds of states vote to hold a constitutional convention, they can pass amendments without Congress at all. [Distorted]: Article V permits two-thirds of state legislatures to apply for a convention to propose amendments. Congress calls it; proposed amendments require ratification by three-fourths of states. The state-initiated route avoids needing Congress to propose an amendment, but two-thirds of states cannot by themselves enact it.

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