- Committee of Detail
Committee of Detail
Committee charged with creating a Constitution based on the resolutions agreed by the Convention.
U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition)
Grand Convention at Philadelphia, May to September, 1787, Quill Project 2021 Edition.
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Sessions (7)
Committee convened and received proceedings from Convention. Randolph proposed his constitutional framework.
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Wilson's initial constitutional framework drawn up.
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Randolph's framework for a constitution amended by the Committee.
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A rough draft of the Constitution drawn up. The New Jersey and Pinckney Plans considered.
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The rough draft of the Constitution expanded on.
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A final draft Constitution drawn up and a report sent to the Convention.
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Proposals for further Congressional powers received and a second report drawn up for the Convention.
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