Monday, September 17 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
In Convention. –– The engrossed Constitution being read, — Doctor FRANKLIN rose with a speech in his hand, which he had reduced to writing for his own convenience, and which […]
Tuesday, June 12 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
In Committee of the Whole, — The question was taken on the fifteenth Resolution, to wit, referring the new system to the people of the United States for ratification. It passed […]
Monday, June 11 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
Mr. ABRAHAM BALDWIN, from Georgia, took his seat. In Committee of the Whole, — The clause concerning the rule of suffrage in the National Legislature, postponed on Saturday, was resumed. […]
Saturday, June 9 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
Mr. LUTHER MARTIN, from Maryland, took his seat. In Committee of the Whole, — Mr. GERRY, according to previous notice given by him, moved “that the national Executive should be elected […]
Friday, June 8 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
In Committee of the Whole. — On a reconsideration of the clause giving the National Legislature a negative on such laws of the States as might be contrary to the Articles […]
Thursday, June 7 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
In Committee of the Whole — Mr. PINCKNEY, according to notice, moved to reconsider the clause respecting the negative on State laws, which was agreed to, and to-morrow fixed for the […]
Wednesday, June 6 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
In Committee of the Whole. — Mr. PINCKNEY, according to previous notice, and rule obtained, moved, “that the first branch of the National Legislature be elected by the State Legislatures, and […]
Tuesday, June 5 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
Governor LIVINGSTON, of New Jersey, took his seat. In Committee of the Whole. — The words “one or more” were struck out before “inferior tribunals,” as an amendment to the last […]
Monday, June 4 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
In Committee of the Whole. — The question was resumed, on motion of Mr. PINCKNEY, seconded by Mr. WILSON, “Shall the blank for the number of the Executive be filled with […]
Saturday, June 2 | Debates in the Federal Convention of 1787
WILLIAM SAMUEL JOHNSON, DANIEL of ST. THOMAS JENIFER, from Maryland, and JOHN LANSING, Jun., from New York, took their seats. In Committee of the Whole, — It was moved and seconded […]