United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition)

Twelve articles of amendment to the Constitution, introduced in September 1789 by Congress.

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Session 4930: 1789-08-13 11:00:00

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[Report of the Committee of the Whole]

In the introductory paragraph before the words, 'We the people,' add, ['The rightful establishment of Government, being derived from the authority of the people alone, is intended for the benefit of the people.']

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