“The powers not delegated to the United States by the Constitution, nor prohibited by it to the States, are reserved to the States respectively, or to the people.”
House Concurrent Resolution 50, introduced by Texas State Representative Brandon Creighton passed out of committee today. The vote was 10-2 with 3 not voting. The resolution passed without amendment and is awaiting further action. (h/t Jeff Matthews) Here’s...
by Rob Natelson, Electric City Weblog Governor Rick Perry of Texas is getting some nice national press for endorsing a state “Tenth Amendment†resolution stating, among other things, that “That the 81st Legislature of the State of Texas hereby claim sovereignty...
“Some men think the Earth is round, others think it flat; But, if it is flat, will the King’s command make it round? And if it is round, will the King’s command flatten it? – NO.” When Robert Bolt wrote that truism in his play A Man For...
In Alaska, House Joint Resolution 27 is “Awaiting Transmittal to the Governor” as the State Senate passed it on April 19th with a vote of 19-0 (1 absent). The resolution previously passed the State House with a vote of 37-0 (3 absent) – and the...
