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United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition)

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

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Session 4968: 1789-09-09 11:00:00

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Resolution that the Senate Concur on 'Articles to be Proposed to the Legislature of the States'

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Resolved, That the Senate do concur in the resolve of the House of Representatives, on "Articles to be proposed to the legislatures of the states, as amendments to the constitution of the United States," with the amendments; two thirds of the Senators present concurring therein.

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Resolution that the Senate Concur on 'Articles to be Proposed to the Legislature of the States' (introduced on 1789-09-09 11:00:00 - CREATE - e804608) [This document] [view current proposal at this moment]
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