[kitchen]

In 1911, for example, 28 states of the required 32 passed a resolution calling for direct election of Senators ...

In 1911 there were only 46 states. Two thirds was 31.

[Gaffer]

Yes, but was a COS actually convened? I have read sources that say the threat of a COS was what called the Congress to act on it and that it went the normal route. I’d like to get some kind of definitive yes or no answer about whether a COS has ever been convened and resulted in a new amendment or a change to an existing one.