United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition)

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

Joint: Conference Committee

A joint committee created to discuss the 'subject matter of amendments disagreed to' between the two houses

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Committee Document Library View

The list of documents under consideration by committee: Joint: Conference Committee at the end of its timeline.

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Amendments Proposed by the Senate


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Articles of Amendment Agreed to by the Senate

People: John Vining

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Conference Committee Report

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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 21 Sep 1789, 10:00

[Editor's note: The report was then sent to the House.]