United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition)

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

House: Rules Committee

A House committee 'appointed to prepare and report such standing rules and orders of proceeding as may be proper to be observed in [the] House.'

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Committee Document Library View

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

Creator event:

United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 07 Apr 1789, 12:00

Proposed Rules and Standing Orders

Last decision:

United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 07 Apr 1789, 12:00

[Editor's note: On 7 June, Boudinot presented this report to the House.]


Creator event:

United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 08 Apr 1789, 11:00

Additional Rules and Standing Orders

Last decision:

United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 08 Apr 1789, 11:00

[Editor's note: The Additional Rules and Standing Orders are presented to the House in the following session.]


Creator event:

United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition), Date: 13 Apr 1789, 11:00

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