Maine's House Passes Sovereignty Bill: Asks Congress to Respect Maine's Sovereignty

It appears states rights, which liberals often equate to the support of slavery, is important in the Northeastern states too. We know conservatives in New Hampshire have attempted to pass state sovereignty bills over the past few years while Democrats in New Hampshire fight them. In Maine, the House of Representatives successfully passed a bill asking Congress to acknowledge the rights of Maine guaranteed by the 10th Amendment.

By a 79-67 vote today, the Republican-controlled House passed the nonbinding resolution that says some congressional mandates exceed federal power. It now awaits a Senate vote.

The resolution highlights the 10th Amendment to the Constitution, which lays out federal and state powers, and asserts that a number of federal mandates exceed congressional authority.

Let's hope Maine's Senate follows the House's lead.