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Texas SenateHJR 98

Applying to the Congress of the United States to call a convention under Article V of the United States Constitution for the limited purpose of proposing one or more amendments to the constitution to impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, to limit the power and jurisdiction of the federal government, and to limit the terms of office of federal officials and members of Congress

Passed 17–14Crossed party lines

What it does: On the version voted Apr 28, 2025: Applies to Congress to call an Article V convention limited to proposing amendments that impose fiscal restraints on the federal government, limit federal power and jurisdiction, and limit terms of office for federal officials and members of Congress. (AI-written summary of the bill; the official record shows the exact version voted)

Question before the chamber: Adopt HJR 98

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The tally

Yes 17 · No 14 · Not voting 0

Bar: green = yes, brown = no, striped = not voting.

Votes by party
PartyYesNoNot voting
Democrats0110
Republicans1730

Most Democrats voted no; most Republicans voted yes. 3 members voted against their party’s majority.

Voted against their party’s majority

The full roll (31)

“Not voting” is a recorded non-vote, not a reason for the absence. Parties come from public rosters; how we count.