U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition)

Grand Convention at Philadelphia, May to September, 1787, Quill Project 2021 Edition.

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Session 6283: 1787-09-14 10:00:00

Article I: Sections 3 to 10. Powers and restrictions of Congress debated. Limitations to State power debated.

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Constitution Drafted by the Committee of Style and Arrangement (Amended)

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There are 4 proposed amendments related to this document on which decisions have not been taken.

[Constitution Reported from the Committee of Style and Arrangement as Amended by the Convention]

WE, the People of the United States, in order to form a more perfect union, establish justice, insure domestic tranquility, provide for the common defence, promote the general welfare, and secure the blessings of liberty to ourselves and our posterity, do ordain and establish this Constitution for the United States of America.

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Constitution Drafted by the Committee of Style and Arrangement (Amended) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - CREATE - e674853) [This document]
- Article I (Legislature) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674854)
  - Article I: Section 8 (Legislative Powers) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674890)
    - Franklin's Amendment for Congressional Power to Cut Canals (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674903)
      - Madison's Amendment to Grant Charters of Incorporation (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674905) [This moment shown]

Document Timeline

Constitution Drafted by the Committee of Style and Arrangement (Amended) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - CREATE - e674853) [This document] [view current proposal at this moment]
- Article I (Legislature) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674854) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Reconsider Number of Representatives (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e674855) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674856) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article I: Section 3 (Senate) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674857) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Madison's Amendment to Strike Out 'By Lot' (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674858) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674859) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Insert 'Which Shall then Fill Such Vacancies’ (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674860) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674861) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out 'Ex Officio' (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674862) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674863) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment on Choosing the Vice President (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674864) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674865) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment for Affirmation or Oath During Impeachment (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674866) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674867) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Rutledge's Amendment for Suspension from Office Pending Impeachment (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674868) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674869) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674870) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674871) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article I: Section 4 (Regulations of Elections) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674872) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Prohibiting Congress from Altering Location of Senatorial Elections (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674873) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674874) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674875) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article I: Section 5 (Regulation of Legislature) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674876) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Reconsider Article I: Section 5 (Regulation of Legislature) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e674877) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674878) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment Allowing Only the Senate to Keep Proceedings Secret (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674879) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674880) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674881) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674882) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article I: Section 6 (Rights and Restrictions of Members) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674883) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674884) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674885) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article I: Section 7 (Legislation) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674886) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out Clause Regrading Enactment Style (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674887) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674888) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674889) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article I: Section 8 (Legislative Powers) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674890) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Rutledge's Amendment to Remove Congressional Power to Appoint Treasurer (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674891) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674892) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674893) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment for Uniformity of Taxation (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674894) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674895) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Insert 'And' (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674896) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674897) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Reconsider Article I: Section 8 - Clause 10 (Crimes and Punishment) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e674898) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674899) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Morris's Amendment for Congressional Power to Define Offences Against the Law of Nations (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674900) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674901) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674902) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Franklin's Amendment for Congressional Power to Cut Canals (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674903) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674904) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Madison's Amendment to Grant Charters of Incorporation (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674905) [This moment shown] [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674906) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e674907) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment to Grant Charters of Incorporation for Canals (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674908) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Amendment to Grant Further Charters of Incorporation (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674909) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674910) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Madison's Amendment for Congressional Power to Establish a University (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674911) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674912) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674913) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment Against Standing Armies (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674914) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674915) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674916) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674917) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article I: Section 9 (Restrictions on Legislature) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674918) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out 'Several' and Insert 'Any Of' (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674919) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674920) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Reconsider Article I: Section 9 - Clause 3 (Attainder and Ex Post Facto Laws) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e674921) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674923) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment to Strike Out Prohibition of Ex Post Facto Laws (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674922) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e674924) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Pinckney's Amendment to Secure the Liberty of the Press (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674925) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674926) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674927) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Reworking Ex Post Facto Clause (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674928) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674929) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Read's Amendment Strengthening Restriction on Direct Taxation to Proportion of Population (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674930) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674931) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment to Insert 'Or Enumeration' (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674932) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674933) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment on Commercial Discrimination (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674934) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674935) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment to Publish Public Accounts (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674936) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674937) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Madison's Amendment to Publish Public Accounts From Time to Time (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674938) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674939) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674940) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674941) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674942) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article I: Section 10 (Prohibitions Upon States) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674943) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment Prohibiting Laws Altering Previous Contracts (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674944) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674945) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Redrafting Article I: Section 10 - Clause 1 (Currency, Contracts and Foreign Relations) (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674946) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674947) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment on Imposts and Duties (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674965) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Amendment to Remove Congressional Oversight (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674966) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674967) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674968) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - McHenry's Amendment for Duties to Improve Harbors and Lighthouses (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674969) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674970) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Langdon's Amendment Against Duties on Tonnage Without Consent of Congress (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674971) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674972) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674973) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Redrafting the Final Clause Article I: Section 10 (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674974) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674975) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674976) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Gerry's amendment Prohibiting Congress from Impairing the Obligation of Contracts (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674948) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-14 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e674949) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Reconsider Number of Representatives (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e742112) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_MOTION - e742113) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e742114) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Langdon's Amendment for an Additional Representative for Rhode Island (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674958) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674960) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674962) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674963) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Langdon's Amendment for an Additional Representative for North Carolina (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674959) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674961) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674964) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674977) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Article II (Executive) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674978) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article II: Section 1 (President) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674979) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Insert 'As Follows' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674980) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674981) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Redrafting Article II: Section 1 - Clause 2 (Electors) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674982) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674983) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Change 'General Government' to 'Government of the United States' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674984) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674985) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out 'And Not Per Capita' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674986) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674987) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674988) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Redrafting Article II: Section 1 - Clause 4 (Election Days) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674989) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674990) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Lessening Periods of Acting Presidents (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674991) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674992) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Redrafting Article II: Section 1 - Clause 7 (Presidential Compensation) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674993) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674994) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment on Fixing Presidential Compensation (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674995) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e674996) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Rutledge's Amendment Prohibiting Presidential Emoluments (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674997) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674998) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Removing Requirement for President's Name within Oath (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674999) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675000) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Replace 'Judgement and Power' with 'Abilities' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675001) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675002) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675003) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article II: Section 2 (Presidential Powers) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675004) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Stipulating Presidential Command of the Militia Only When Called into Service (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675005) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675006) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Randolph's Amendment to Prohibit Presidential Pardon for Treason (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675007) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675008) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675009) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Morris's Amendment Allowing Congress to Delegate Appointments (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675010) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675011) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675012) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675013) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Insert 'and Which Shall be Established by Law' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675014) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675015) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675016) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article II: Section 3 (Presidential Responsibilities) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675017) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675018) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article II: Section 4 (Impeachment) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675019) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675020) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675021) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675022) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Article III (Judiciary) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675023) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article III: Section 1 (Federal Courts) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675024) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out 'Both in Law and Equity' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675025) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675026) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment Prohibiting an Increase in Compensation for Judges During Office (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675027) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e675028) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675029) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article III: Section 2 (Jurisdiction) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675030) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out 'Both' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675031) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675032) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment to Replace 'Fact' with 'Equity' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675033) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e675034) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Pinckney's Motion Protecting Trial by Jury in Civil Cases (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675035) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675036) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675037) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675038) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article III: Section 3 (Treason) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675039) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Redrafting Article III: Section 3 - Clause 2 (Punishment for Treason) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675040) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675041) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675042) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675043) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675044) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Article IV (States) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675045) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article IV: Section 1 (State Laws) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675046) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675047) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article IV: Section 2 (Rights and Restrictions of State Citizenship) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675048) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Replace 'And' with 'To Be' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675049) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675050) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Reframing the Fugitive Slave Clause (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675051) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675052) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Replacing 'Regulations Subsisting' with 'Any Law or Regulation' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675053) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675054) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675055) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article IV: Section 3 (Admittance of States) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675056) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gerry's Amendment to Insert 'or a State and Part of a State' (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675057) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675058) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675059) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Article IV: Section 4 (Federal Obligations) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675060) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Clarify Role of Congress in Preventing Domestic Violence (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675061) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675062) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675063) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675064) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Article V (Amendments) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675065) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675066) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Morris's Amendment on Amendments to the Constitution (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675067) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675068) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675069) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Sherman's Amendment Against Three Fourths Majority for Ratification of Amendments (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675070) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675071) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Gerry's Amendment Against Ratification of Amendments by State Conventions (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675072) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675073) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Sherman's Amendment Protecting States' Internal Police and Representation in the Senate (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675074) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675075) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675076) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Sherman's Amendment to Strike Out Article V (Amendments) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675077) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675078) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Morris's Amendment to Protect State Representation in the Senate (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675079) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675080) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Mason's Amendment Requiring a Two Thirds Majority to Pass Navigation Acts (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675081) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675082) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment to Clarify the Clauses on Slavery Not to be Altered Prior to 1808 (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675083) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675084) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675085) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Article VI (Legal Supremacy, Debts and Oaths) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675086) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675087) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Article VII (Ratification) (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675088) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Randolph's Amendment on Amendments by State Conventions Requiring a Second Constitutional Convention (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e675089) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e675090) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e675091) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675092) [view current proposal at this moment]
- None (introduced on 1787-09-15 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e675093) [view current proposal at this moment]

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