Twenty states have now passed the Convention of States resolution. Kansas crossed the threshold in early 2026, becoming the 20th legislature to apply to Congress for an Article V convention limited to three subjects: fiscal restraints on the federal government, limits on its power and jurisdiction, and term limits on federal officials. Fourteen states remain.

The mechanics matter before the politics. Article V provides that Congress shall call a convention on the application of two-thirds of the states — 34 of 50. Once called, the convention proposes amendments requiring ratification by three-fourths of states — 38 of 50. That’s never happened in 236 years. All 27 amendments came through Congress proposing, and the states ratifying.