The House Rules Committee voted 10-5 to pass Convention of States resolution, HJ 457, out of committee Tuesday afternoon, January 31.
Although this committee hearing was only announced the day before, our team quickly prepared for success.
More on that in a bit, but first we need you to help us with the next step!
Please contact your state delegate at this easy link to ask them to vote yes on HJ 457 when it comes to the House floor.
Robust speeches explaining the Article V process were given by several supporters, including Chief Patron Delegate Karen Greenhalgh and Legislative Liaison Phillip Whitaker.
Meanwhile 12 COS Virginia volunteers encouragingly stood behind them with their COS pins in plain view.
Testifying via video call were Convention of States Senior Advisor Rick Santorum and Legislative Liaison Chris Walker. Walker, who followed some opposition speakers, rebutted with the facts.
Meanwhile 456 comments from our COS supporters in Virginia have been left at the General Assembly House Rules Committee website. Thank you for that groundswell of support.
Help us impel victory for HJ 457 on the House floor by calling your state delegate at this easy link to ask them to vote yes on HJ 457.
With a few minutes of your time, state legislators will be compelled to use their unique role in reducing federal tyranny under Article V of the Constitution.
