Twelve articles of amendment to the Constitution, introduced in September 1789 by Congress.
A joint standing committee created 'to examine the enrolments of all bills as the same shall pass the two Houses, and, after being signed by the Speaker of [the] House, and the president of the Senate, to present them forthwith to the President of the United States, for his approbation.'
To see the full record of a committee, click on the corresponding committee on the map below.
The list of documents under consideration by committee: Joint: Committee for Enrolled Bills at the end of its timeline.
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United States Bill of Rights 1789, Date: 28 Sep 1789, 10:00
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United States Bill of Rights 1789, Date: 28 Sep 1789, 10:00
People: George Partridge
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