S.J.Res.503

Applying to the United States Congress for a convention of the states to propose amendments to the United States Constitution regarding the imposition of fiscal restraints on the federal government, further limiting the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and limiting the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials.

Chamber Passed·1/26/26
Introduced Text

South Dakota SJR503 seeks a convention of states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution.

South Dakota SJR503 applies to Congress for a convention of states to propose amendments to the U.S. Constitution. The amendments aim to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit its power and jurisdiction, and restrict the terms of office for members of Congress and other federal officials. The resolution reserves the right to provide instructions to state delegates and allows for their recall. It also specifies that the convention must be limited to the specified topics and prohibits any amendment that seeks to modify the Bill of Rights.

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Where it stands

Last
Passed the Senate · 7–5 · Jan 26
Current
The House
Next
House floor vote

Sponsors

0
8
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Democratic CaucusRepublican Caucus

Roll Call Votes

29 Yea

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38 Nay

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3 Absent

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Calendar

Feb 11

12:00 AM

House State Affairs Hearing

Jan 23

12:00 AM

Senate State Affairs Hearing

History

Feb 18

House

Placed on calendar pursuant to JR 6F-6, Failed, YEAS 29, NAYS 38. H.J. 354

Feb 17

House

Recalled from committee (Rule 7-7) House State Affairs, Passed H.J. 333

Feb 17

House

State Affairs Report out of committee without recommendation, Passed