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U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 13 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Strike Out 'They'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 13 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article first, second section, clause fifth. Strike out the word ‘they.’ [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal adds several amendments 'which may have been taken from the interlineations of the Brearley copy or may...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Strike Out Clause Regrading Enactment Style

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article 1, Section 7, paragraph 1 — “The enacting stile . . . ” struck out. [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adam's 1819 version of the Journal adds several amendments 'which may have been taken from the interlineations of the Brearley copy or may...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment for Uniformity of Taxation

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Add at the end of the first clause of the eighth section, first article, ‘but all duties, imposts and excises, shall be uniform throughout the United States.’ [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Insert 'And'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Strike Out 'Several' and Insert 'Any Of'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Reworking Ex Post Facto Clause

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article first, section eighth, clause third. After the word ‘nations,’ insert the word ‘and.’ [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the interlineations of the...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article first, section ninth, clause first. Strike out the word ‘several,’ and between the words ‘as’ and ‘the,’ insert the words ‘any of.’ [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Alter the third clause so as to read, ‘no bill of attainder, or ex post facto law shall be passed.’ [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the interlineations...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Mason's Amendment to Publish Public Accounts

People: George Mason Elbridge Gerry

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Redrafting Article I: Section 10 - Clause 1 (Currency, Contracts and Foreign Relations)

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Insert 'As Follows'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Change 'General Government' to 'Government of the United States'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Redrafting Article II: Section 1 - Clause 7 (Presidential Compensation)

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Removing Requirement for President's Name within Oath

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 14 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article first, section tenth, clause first, was variously amended, to read as follows: ‘No State shall enter into any treaty, alliance, or confederation, grant letters of marque and reprisal, coin money, emit bills of credit, make any thing but gold or...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article second, section first, clause first. Strike out the words “in the following manner,” and insert in their stead the words “as follows.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Redrafting Article II: Section 1 - Clause 2 (Electors)

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Section first, clause second. Transpose the words “shall be appointed an elector,” to the end of the clause; and instead of the word “nor” read “or.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article II, Section 1, paragraph 3 — “government of the United States” substituted for “general government”. [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article II, Section 1, paragraph 8 — the dash “—” after “I” struck out. [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the interlineations of the Brearley copy or may...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Insert 'and Which Shall be Established by Law'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Strike Out 'Both in Law and Equity'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Strike Out 'Both'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Strike Out 'And Not Per Capita'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Section first, clause third. Strike out the words “and not per capita,” and the words “by the representatives.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Redrafting Article II: Section 1 - Clause 4 (Election Days)

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Section first, clause fourth. Strike out the words “time in,” and insert the words “day on;” strike out “but the election shall be on the same day,” and insert “which day shall be the same.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Section first, clause seventh. Instead of “receive a fixed compensation for his services,” read “receive for his services a compensation.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Replace 'And' with 'To Be'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Replacing 'Regulations Subsisting' with 'Any Law or Regulation'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment to Replace 'Judgement and Power' with 'Abilities'

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
In the oath to be taken by the president, strike out the word “judgment,” and insert “abilities.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the interlineations of...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Stipulating Presidential Command of the Militia Only When Called into Service

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Section second, clause first. After the words “militia of the several states,” add the words “when called into the actual service of the United States.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Section second, clause second. After the words “provided for,” add “and which shall be established by law.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article third, section first. Strike out the words “both in law and equity.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the interlineations of the Brearley copy or...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Section second, clause first. Strike out the word “both.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that Adams' 1819 version of the Journal includes several amendments 'which may have been taken from the interlineations of the Brearley copy or may have been...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Amendment Redrafting Article III: Section 3 - Clause 2 (Punishment for Treason)

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article III, Section 3, paragraph 2 — “or” substituted for “nor” before “forfeiture” and the comma “,” after “forfeiture” struck out. [Editors' note: Farrand writes that he discovered four additional changes to the document not found in the major...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Article fourth, section second, clause second. Instead of “and removed,” read “to be removed.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that he discovered four additional changes to the document not found in the major sources used for his edition. These were...

U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition), Committee: The Convention, Date: 15 Sep 1787, 10:00
Section second, clause third. For “of regulations subsisting,” read “of any law or regulation.” [Editors' note: Farrand writes that he discovered four additional changes to the document not found in the major sources used for his edition. These were...

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