California lawmakers pass Newsom's call for U.S. constitutional convention on gun control

California lawmakers pass Gov. Gavin Newsom ’s call for U.S. constitutional convention on gun control.

California Assembly passed the proposal on a 51 -14 vote, with several Democrats declining to vote.

Constitutional scholars have warned that a convention could be risky by opening the door for other changes to the Constitution .

Republicans control more than half of the state legislatures, some of which have recently reduced gun restrictions.

Newsom has been traveling to other states to boost Democrats before the 2024 election.

The California governor has denied having an interest in running for president.

The gun control effort could help Newsom if he runs for national office in the future, a Republican political consultant said.

Newsom also intends to build on the success of his proposal in California by traveling to, and working with, other states.