Resolution of Both Houses No. 6, which calls for a constitutional convention to amend the 1987 Constitution, has been adopted after hurdling the House of Representatives on third and final reading. | GabrielLaluINQ
During Monday’s session presided by Speaker Ferdinand Martin Romualdez, RBH No. 6 was approved with 301 lawmakers voting in its favor. There were six lawmakers who voted against it, while one abstained.RBH No. 6 is a call for Congress to use a constitutional convention in pursuing charter change, where voters would be asked to elect the delegates.
As of now, there are two measures seeking charter change that are on the plenary: RBH No. 6, and House Bill No. 7352.
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