United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition)

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

The Senate

The upper chamber of the United States Congress

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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 25 Aug 1789, 11:00

Constitution of the United States


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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 25 Aug 1789, 11:00

Committee of Three Report


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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 02 Sep 1789, 11:00

House Articles of Amendment (Committee of Three Report)


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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 02 Sep 1789, 11:00

Clause by Clause Consideration of the House's Proposed Amendments


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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 24 Sep 1789, 11:00

Conference Committee Report

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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 09 Sep 1789, 11:00

Amendments Proposed by the Senate

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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 09 Sep 1789, 11:00

'Ordered, That the Secretary do carry a message to the House of Representatives accordingly.'


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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 24 Sep 1789, 11:00

Articles of Amendment Agreed by the House