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Congress may call a Constitutional Convention by what vote?

  1. Two-thirds of all its Members
  2. Three-fourths of all its Members
  3. A majority of each House
  4. A majority of all its Members, without further steps

Answer

A. Two-thirds of all its Members

Solution

Art. XVII, Sec. 3: by a vote of two-thirds of all its Members; or by a majority vote, submit to the electorate the question of calling a convention.

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