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Republicans Push 60% Amendment Threshold in Five States

7/14/2026

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Republican legislators in several states are advancing proposals to raise the amendment vote threshold to 60 percent.
Voters in North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, California and Missouri will decide on the measures in upcoming elections.
Rep. Robin Weisz says the constitution is cluttered with items that belong in statutes.
Kelly Hall says the limits reflect lawmakers’ distrust of voters.
Quentin Savwoir calls the proposals the antithesis of democracy.

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Republican legislators in several states are advancing proposals to raise the amendment vote threshold to 60 percent.
Voters in North Dakota, South Dakota, Utah, California and Missouri will decide on the measures in upcoming elections.
Rep. Robin Weisz says the constitution is cluttered with items that belong in statutes.
Kelly Hall says the limits reflect lawmakers’ distrust of voters.
Quentin Savwoir calls the proposals the antithesis of democracy.