California lawmakers pass Newsom's call for US constitutional convention on gun control

California lawmakers on Thursday approved Gov. Gavin Newsom's resolution calling for a constitutional convention of the states to consider a new amendment on gun control, a politically astute yet seemingly unattainable proposal from the Democratic leader.

The governor introduced the proposal on national television over the summer, boosting his profile in the culture wars between Democrats and Republicans at a time when many voters feel increasingly frustrated over the lack of action in Washington to address mass shootings that have anguished communities all over the country. But constitutional scholars have warned that Newsom's plan could be risky by opening the door for other changes to the U.S. Constitution if a convention took place.

Newsom's resolution asks Congress to call a constitutional convention to allow states to approve an amendment that imposes