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Mississippi lawmakers have voted to approve House and Senate versions of resolutions in support of State Sovereignty.
From the Associated Press report:
Mississippi lawmakers haven’t finished a budget, but they spent hours Thursday debating resolutions to support part of the U.S. Constitution that was long ago ratified and is in no danger of being repealed.
The 10th Amendment says powers not delegated to the federal government are reserved for states.
Supporters said the resolutions make a statement that the federal government is overstepping its authority on a wide range of issues, from regulating businesses to passing a multibillion-dollar stimulus package.
The House adopted its resolution on a vote of 80-30 after two hours of debate – and it was altered to specify that the resolution shouldn’t be interpreted as an official stance against voting rights. The Senate adopted its own resolution, 25-18, after about an hour and a half. The sponsors of the Mississippi resolutions were Republicans or conservative Democrats.
Full text of the amended House resolution to be posted shortly…
UPDATE 05-08-09: From State Rep Steven Palazzo – a “Motion to Reconsider” the House resolution was entered today, and will require another vote to approve.
UPDATE 05-08-09: A “Motion to Reconsider” the Senate resolution was also entered, but tabled by the Senate. The Resolution will be transmitted to the House.
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As always I am so proud of my home state. She rebuilt her coast after Katrina quietly and with very little federal help while New Orleans wined and complained. Now she stands up for our Constitution and the rights of her people. You must remember that Democrats in Mississippi are Democrats not the socialists or communist who have taken over the national party. They are fiscally conservative, common sense Democrats.Joel
Great news. It's worth noting that Democrats have a large majority in the House; something along the lines of 73-47. And it passed the House 80-30 so plenty of Democrats got on the right side of the issue.
This is great news! I didn't know Ms. even had this on their radar. I am in Ga. at the old home place now and have been for the past two years but I have property and a "cabin" on the Ms. Gulf Coast so I kind of have two home states since I've spent almost 30 years there. The center part of the state is still dirt poor with very little industry and job opportunites. Maybe the passing of this Resolution will open up a new world for some of those folks with new kinds of crops and industry. The hemp industry comes to mind. Lots of good fertile soil in the delta.
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