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This resolution was issued by the Assembly of State Legislatures from the June 12-13, 2014 meeting. The Assembly had over one hundred legislators from 33 states in attendance. Under Article V of the U.S. Constitution, an Amending Convention shall be called "on the Application of the Legislatures of two thirds of the several States." This resolution outlines the purpose of the Assembly of State Legislatures and the proper nature for the Assembly to address "procedures for calling a convention for proposing amendments under Article V of the United States Constitution." It also identifies its name change from the Mount Vernon Assembly, the focus & the work product of the Assembly, and the formal invitation to all fifty states.