A constitutional amendment to establish federal recall elections for members of Congress
Only 17% of Americans approve of Congress—the lowest in decades.
Over 80% of Americans believe politicians prioritize personal interests over public service.
In 2022, 94% of House incumbents and 100% of Senate incumbents seeking reelection won their races.
Existing accountability measures, such as impeachment and ethics investigations, are designed to address only cases of criminal misconduct, corruption, or clear violations of office rules. These mechanisms, while important, are limited in scope and often require a high threshold of evidence and political will to be enforced. As a result, they fail to provide a solution for situations in which elected officials have lost the confidence of the public but remain in office due to factors such as partisan gridlock, financial backing from powerful donors, or strategic political maneuvering by their party. This creates a significant gap in the democratic process, as there is no direct mechanism for voters to hold legislators accountable in real time outside of scheduled elections. Without a way to remove ineffective, unresponsive, or unpopular officials outside of extreme circumstances, public frustration can grow, leading to increased distrust in government institutions and a sense of disenfranchisement among voters. A more robust system of accountability would help ensure that those in power remain genuinely representative of the people they serve, rather than being shielded by political alliances and institutional barriers.
Two-thirds (34) of state legislatures must apply for an Article V Convention.
The convention is limited to proposing a congressional recall amendment.
Once proposed, three-fourths (38) of states must ratify the amendment.
The amendment becomes part of the Constitution.
The resolution explicitly restricts the convention to a single subject: congressional recall elections.
Any proposed amendment would still need ratification from three-fourths (38) of state legislatures.
Supreme Court cases affirm that states retain control over the convention process.
Voters regain the ability to remove corrupt or negligent representatives.
More people will pay attention to how their representatives vote and act.
The public sees that the system can actually hold politicians accountable.
Provides a legal, structured process to remove bad actors without waiting years for elections.
Members of Congress will be forced to listen to their voters, not just party leadership.
Corporate lobbying influence weakens because voters, not donors, hold the final say.
Congress can no longer block legislation just to sabotage the other party.
Congress will have a stronger incentive to move faster on key issues.
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