A loud minority of Texans call for Independence, which is not really possible as far as I know, BUT could the Rest of the USA just kick another state (Not necessary Texas) out? Or is this also not possible?

  • bitcrafter@programming.dev
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    7 months ago

    This ensures that the Senate can never re-make itself to be anything other than the body with equal representation among states, unless the affected states also agree.

    Yes, that is exactly my point: if this restriction could itself be eliminated through the amendment process, then it effectively does not exist.

    • dhork@lemmy.worldEnglish
      2·
      7 months ago

      No, you don’t get my point, if that specific clause weren’t in the Constitution then Congress could enact a law to change how the Senate is constructed. The clause serves a purpose, even if it can be itself changed via amendment.