Tag Archives: 10th Amendment

Jun 29 2009

Louisiana: 7th State to Affirm Sovereignty by approving Resolution 2 (SCR2)

The Louisiana State House voted to approve Senate Concurrent Resolution 2 (SCR2) which “Memorializes Congress to affirm Louisiana’s sovereignty under the Tenth Amendment of the Constitution of the United States of America and to demand that the federal government halt its practices of assuming powers and imposing mandates upon the states for purposes not enumerated by the Constitution of the United States of America.”

The resolution, authored by State Senator Crowe, passed by a vote of 59-12. It previously passed the State Senate by a vote of 32-0. (h/t hayestown)
Louisiana joins Alaska, North Dakota, South Dakota, Oklahoma, Idaho and Tennessee as states where similar resolutions affirming sovereignty under the 10th Amendment to the Constitution have been approved by both legislative houses.
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There has to be a good reason that these States are affirming their sovereignty, I think they are concern about whats ahead with Obama taking control of everything in his path!

Apr 14 2009

UPDATED 17 APRIL – Gov. Perry Backs Resolution Affirming Texas’ Sovereignty Under 10th Amendment

UPDATE: 17 April

DeLay defends Perry on secession

Former House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, looking tan and rested on MSNBC last night, offered his support to Texas Gov. Rick Perry — who suggested the Lone Star State could secede over the Obama administration’s tax policies.

When Mathews exploded — invoking 600,000 Americans killed in the Civil War — DeLay reassured him that “No, no they can’t secede” but reiterated the legal argument for the state to assert its “sovereignty.” Read More Video at the source!

From what I read is that these States will not allow Obama to take them over under his socialist rule!

Gov. Rick Perry today joined state Rep. Brandon Creighton and sponsors of House Concurrent Resolution (HCR) 50 in support of states’ rights under the 10th Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.

“I believe that our federal government has become oppressive in its size, its intrusion into the lives of our citizens, and its interference with the affairs of our state,” Gov. Perry said. “That is why I am here today to express my unwavering support for efforts all across our country to reaffirm the states’ rights affirmed by the Tenth Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. I believe that returning to the letter and spirit of the U.S. Constitution and its essential 10th Amendment will free our state from undue regulations, and ultimately strengthen our Union.”

A number of recent federal proposals are not within the scope of the federal government’s constitutionally designated powers and impede the states’ right to govern themselves. HCR 50 affirms that Texas claims sovereignty under the 10th Amendment over all powers not otherwise granted to the federal government.
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Read more at the source and watch video! Looks like Texas has all its ducks in a row! Don’t forget to attend a Tea Party near you!

LINKS:

(1) Where will you be for Tax Day Tea Party?

Feb 23 2009

Eleven States Declare Sovereignty Over Obama’s Action

State governors — looking down the gun barrel of long-term spending forced on them by the Obama “stimulus” plan — are saying they will refuse to take the money. This is a Constitutional confrontation between the federal government and the states unlike any in our time.

In the first five weeks of his presidency, Barack Obama has acted so rashly that at least 11 states have decided that his brand of “hope” equates to an intolerable expansion of the federal government’s authority over the states. These states — Washington, New Hampshire, Arizona, Montana, Michigan, Missouri, Oklahoma, California, Georgia, South Carolina, and Texas — have passed resolutions reminding Obama that the 10th Amendment protects the rights of the states, which are the rights of the people, by limiting the power of the federal government. These resolutions call on Obama to “cease and desist” from his reckless government expansion and also indicate that federal laws and regulations implemented in violation of the 10th Amendment can be nullified by the states.
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The States are getting serious about Obama’s big time spending!