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WEDNESDAY JUNE 27, 1787 IN CONVENTION Mr. RUTLIDGE moved to postpone the 6th Resolution, defining the powers of Congs. in order to take up the 7 & 8 which involved the most fundamental points; the rules of suffrage in the 2 branches which was agreed to nem. con. A question being proposed on Resol Continue reading “Madison Debates: June 27” »

Tuesday September 15, 1787 [FN1] IN CONVENTION Mr. CARROL reminded the House that no address to the people had yet been prepared. He considered it of great importance that such an one should accompany the Constitution. The people had been accustomed to such on great occasions, and would expect it on this Continue reading “Madison Debates: September 15” »

Tuesday September 8, 1787 [FN1] IN CONVENTION The last Report of [FN1] Committee of Eleven (see Sepr. 4) was resumed. Mr. KING moved to strike out the "exception of Treaties of peace" from the general clause requiring two thirds of the Senate for making Treaties Mr. WILSON wished the requisition Continue reading “Madison Debates: September 8” »

Tuesday September 1, 1787 [FN1] IN CONVENTION Mr. BREARLEY from the Comme. of eleven to which were referred yesterday, the postponed parts of the Constitution, & parts of Reports not acted upon, made the following partial report. That in lieu of the 9th. Sect: of art: 6. the words following be inserted viz Continue reading “Madison Debates: September 1” »

Tuesday August 25, 1787 [FN1] IN CONVENTION The 1st. clause of 1 Sect. of art: VII [FN2] being reconsidered Col. MASON objected to the term "shall" -fullfil the engagements & discharge the debts &c as too strong. It may be impossible to comply with it. The Creditors should be kept in the same plight Continue reading “Madison Debates: August 25” »

Tuesday August 18, 1787 [FN1] IN CONVENTION Mr. MADISON submitted in order to be referred to the Committee of detail the following powers as proper to be added to those of the General Legislature "To dispose of the unappropriated lands of the U. States" "To institute temporary Governments Continue reading “Madison Debates: August 18” »

Tuesday August 11, 1787 [FN1] IN CONVENTION Mr. MADISON & Mr. RUTLIDGE moved "that each House shall keep a journal of its proceeding, [FN1] & shall publish the same from time to time; except such part of the proceedings of the Senate, when acting not in its Legislative capacity as may be judged Continue reading “Madison Debates: August 11” »

Saturday July 21, 1787 IN CONVENTION Mr. WILLIAMSON moved that the Electors of the Executive should be paid out of the National Treasury for the Service to be performed by them." Justice required this: as it was a national service they were to render. The motion was agreed to Nem. Con. Continue reading “Madison Debates: July 21” »

Saturday July 14, 1787 IN CONVENTION Mr. L. MARTIN called for the question on the whole report, including the parts relating to the origination of money bills, and the equality of votes in the 2d. branch. Mr. GERRY. wished before the question should be put, that the attention of the House might be turned to the dangers Continue reading “Madison Debates: July 14” »