SP 100 Maine Senate · 132nd Legislature (2025-2026)

Joint Order, To Amend Joint Rule 215 To Remove The Requirement For A 2/3 Vote

This bill amends Maine's joint legislative rules to lower the vote threshold for requesting a U.S. Constitutional Convention under Article V from a two-thirds majority to a simple majority (more than half) of members present in each chamber. It directly affects the Maine Legislature's process for voting on such requests. The change simplifies the procedure, making it easier for lawmakers to approve a call for a constitutional convention without needing supermajority support.
Bill status failed 2 of 4 stages cleared
Introduction
Jan 2025
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Senate Failed
Jan 2025
Governor
Introduced Jan 14, 2025 Last action Jan 14, 2025
Floor votes · Senate Jan 14, 2025

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16–19
Failed
Total votes 35
Jan 14, 2025
D Democratic20
2 Yea 18 Nay
90% Nay
I Independent1
1 Yea
100% Yea
R Republican14
13 Yea 1 Nay
92% Yea
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All Yea All Nay Mixed No data
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Rick Bennett
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