Reading Room Document

State Petitions to Congress Requesting the Calling of a Constitutional Convention to Alter "One Man‐One Vote Principle"

The document discusses the proposal for a Constitutional Convention to alter the "one man-one vote" principle. It outlines the substantive proposal, procedural problems, and recommendations for further action. The conclusion reached is that there is a need to evaluate the potential political consequences of the proposed redistricting and to determine the Administration's position on the proposal. The document presents questions regarding the merits of the proposal and the procedural issues involved in implementing it, as well as recommendations for forming a committee to address these questions.

April 21, 1969