U.S. Constitutional Convention 1787 (2021 Edition)

Grand Convention at Philadelphia, May to September, 1787, Quill Project 2021 Edition.

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Session 6218: 1787-06-19 11:00:00

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Resolutions of the Committee of the Whole House (Amended)

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[Resolutions of the Committee of the Whole House as Amended by the Convention] [+e672446]

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1. Resolved that [+e672446]it is [+e672446 -e672455]the [+e672446]government[+e672455]opinion[+e672446 -e672455] of th[+e672446]e United States[+e672455]is Committee that a national government[+e672446 -e672455] ought to [+e672446]be esta[+e672446 -e672455]b[+e672446 -e672483] [+e672459 -e672483]

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2. Resolved that the [+e672459]national [+e672459 -e737236]Legislature ought to consist of Two [+e672459]B[+e672459 -e672483] [+e672473]

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3. [+e672473]Resolved that the Members of the first branch of the Legislature ought to be elected by the People of the several States[+e672474] for th[+e672482]two[+e672485]e t[+e672482 -e672485]erm[+e672482]; to be of the age of 25 years at least[+e672509]; to be ineligible to [+e672512]and incapable of holding [+e672525]any Office [+e672512]established[+e672512 -e672529],[+e672522] by [+e672512 -e672529]the emoluments wh[+e672522]a p[+e672512 -e672522]ar[+e672512 -e672519]eof shall[+e672522]t[+e672512 -e672519]i[+e672512 -e672522]c[+e672512 -e672519]av[+e672522]ul[+e672512 -e672519]been [+e672522]ar[+e672512 -e672519]gmented by [+e672522] S[+e672512 -e672519]e Legislature[+e672522]tate [+e672512 -e672522]or under the a[+e672512] [+e672522]u[+e672512 -e672522]thority[+e672512]dur[+e672522] of the United-States (except t[+e672512 -e672522]hose[+e672512] pe[+e672512 -e672522]c[+e672512]ul[+e672512 -e672527]i[+e672512]arly[+e672512 -e672522] b[+e672512]m[+e672522] of the first branch[+e672531]e[+e672522]elo[+e672512 -e672522]nging t[+e672512]o [+e672512 -e672522]th[+e672512]e [+e672512 -e672522]fu[+e672512]e[+e672522]nctions of[+e672512 -e672522] t[+e672512]h[+e672512 -e672527]e[+e672512]member[+e672522]; to be ineligible to and incapable of holding any Office under the authority of the United-States (except those peculiarly belonging to the functions of the first branch) during the term of service[+e672534]s[+e672522] [+e672547]

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4.[+e672547] Resolved that the Members of the second branch of the Legislature of the United States ought to be chosen by the individual Legislatures[+e672548]; to be of the age of thirty years at least;[+e672559] to hold their offices for a term [+e672561]of[+e672562]s[+e672561 -e672562]six[+e672580]___[+e672571 -e672580]uffic[+e672561 -e672571]i[+e672561 -e672562], one third to go out biennial[+e672580] to receive [+e672590]a compensation for the devotion of[+e672593]fixed stipends by which[+e672590 -e672593] the[+e672590]ir tim[+e672593]y[+e672590 -e672593] to be ineligible to, and incapable of holding any office under the authority of the United States (except those peculiarly belonging to the functions of the second branch) during the term for which they are elected[+e672603], and for one year thereafter.[+e672606] [+e672613]

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5. Resolved that each branch ought to possess the right of originating acts.[+e672613];[+e672603 -e672606] may b[+e672590 -e672593]e [+e672590]compensa[+e672590 -e672593]t[+e672590]ed f[+e672590 -e672593]o[+e672590]r[+e672590 -e672593] the[+e672590] public[+e672593]ir[+e672590 -e672593] service[+e672590]s[+e672590 -e672593];[+e672590]ly[+e672580]ent to ensure their independency, namely[+e672561 -e672562] seven years;[+e672561].[+e672548 -e672559] fi[+e672512 -e672522]rs[+e672512]h[+e672522]t [+e672512]e[+e672522]br[+e672512 -e672522]an[+e672512]ch) duri[+e672512 -e672522]ng the t[+e672512]til they shall have ceased to be Members[+e672522]erm of service, and under t[+e672512 -e672522]he national government for[+e672512] the space of one year[+e672512 -e672522] after it’s expiration[+e672512] of [+e672482]___[+e672483]Three[+e672482 -e672483] years[+e672482].[+e672474] [+e672482 -e672483]ranches. [+e672459]lished [+e672446 -e672455]consist[+e672446]ing[+e672446 -e672455] of a Supreme Legislative, Judiciary, and Executive. [+e672446]

Decisions yet to be taken

Resolutions of the Committee of the Whole House (Amended) (introduced on 1787-06-19 11:00:00 - CREATE - e672445) [This document]
- Seventh Resolution (Representation in First Branch of Legislature) (introduced on 1787-06-27 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672619)
  - Seventh Resolution - First Clause (Equitable Representation) (introduced on 1787-06-27 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672620)
Motion to Vote on Whole Proposition Regarding Stipends (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e737265)
Fourth Resolution - Sixth Clause (Ineligibility to Public Office) (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672602)

Document Timeline

Resolutions of the Committee of the Whole House (Amended) (introduced on 1787-06-19 11:00:00 - CREATE - e672445) [This document] [view current proposal at this moment]
- First Resolution (Tripartite Government) (introduced on 1787-06-19 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672446) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-06-19 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672448) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Postpone Consideration of the First Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-19 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e733959) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-19 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e733960) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ellsworth's Amendment to Simplify the First Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672455) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672456) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672457) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672458) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Resolution (Bicameral Legislature) (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672459) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment to Strike Out 'National' in the Second Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e737236) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e737237) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Lansing's Amendment to Retain Single Chamber Confederation Congress (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672460) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672461) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672462) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Postpone Second Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e672465) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672466) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Agree to the Second Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e737233) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e737234) [view current proposal at this moment]
- None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e738947) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Third Resolution (First Branch of Legislature) (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672473) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Third Resolution - First Clause (Election of Members) (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672474) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - C.C. Pinckney's Amendment for the First Branch to be Appointed by State Legislatures (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672475) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672477) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672478) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - C.C. Pinckney's Amendment for the First Branch to be Elected in Manner Chosen by State Legislatures (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672479) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672480) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Agree to the First Clause of the Third Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e733963) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e733964) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Third Resolution - Second Clause (Term Length) (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672482) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Randolph's Amendment to Strike Out "Three" (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672483) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672484) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Randolph's Amendment for Two Year Terms (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672485) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672486) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672489) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Ellsworth's Amendment for One Year Terms (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672487) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672488) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672490) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672491) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Third Resolution - Third Clause (Compensation of Members) (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672494) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Ellsworth's Motion to Strike Out "to be paid out of the National Treasury" (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672495) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672496) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672504) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672505) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        Postpone Consideration of the Third Clause of the Third Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e737280) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e737283) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Wilson's Amendment for Legislators to Decide on Their Own Stipends (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672497) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672498) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672499) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Mason's Amendment Redrafting the Third Clause (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672500) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672501) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Agree to the Third Clause of the Third Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734004) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e734005) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Mason's Amendment for an Age Qualification of 25 Years (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672509) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672510) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672511) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Third Resolution - Fourth Clause (Ineligibility to Public Office) (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672512) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gorham's Amendment for Legislators Eligibility to Offices (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672513) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672514) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-22 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672515) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - C.C. Pinckney's Amendment for Eligibility to State Offices (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672519) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672520) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672521) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Madison's Amendment to Lessening Restrictions on Legislators Holding Other Offices (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672522) [This amendment shown] [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672523) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672524) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Sherman's Amendment to Insert "and Incapable of Holding" (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672525) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672526) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out "national government" (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672527) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672528) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out "established" (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672529) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672530) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Add "of the first branch" (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672531) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672532) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672533) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Third Resolution - Fourth Clause: First Sub-clause (Ineligibility) (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672534) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672535) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Third Resolution - Fourth Clause: Second Sub-clause (Ineligibility for One Year After Membership) (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672536) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672537) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672538) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-06-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672539) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Fourth Resolution (Second Branch of Legislature) (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672542) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672543) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment to Substitute "National" with "United States" (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672544) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672545) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672546) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Fourth Resolution (Second Branch of Legislature) (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672547) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Fourth Resolution - First Clause (Selection of Members) (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672548) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672549) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Wilson's Amendment for the Second Branch to be Elected by the Citizens of the United States (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e734056) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e734057) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e734058) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Williamson's Amendment for a Fixed Ratio of Members in the Second Branch of the Legislature (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672551) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672552) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672553) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Agree to the First Clause of the Fourth Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734006) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e734007) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Postpone the Fourth Resolution to Consider the Eighth Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e672554) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672555) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Postpone the Fourth Resolution to Consider the Seventh Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e672556) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672557) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Fourth Resolution - Second Clause (Age Qualification) (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672559) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672560) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Fourth Resolution - Third Clause (Term Length) (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672561) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out Independency Sub-Clause (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672562) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672563) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gorham's Amendment for Four Year Terms, One Quarter Rotated Each Year (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672564) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672586) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Randolph's Amendment for Six Year Terms, Rotated in Fixed Proportions (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672565) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672587) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Williamson's Amendment for Six Year Terms (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672566) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672573) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Read's Amendment for Membership to Last as Long as Good Behaviour (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672567) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672568) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - C.C. Pinckney's Amendment for Four Year Terms (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672569) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672588) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672570) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Sherman's Amendment to Strike Out Seven Year Terms (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672571) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672572) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment for Five Year Terms (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672576) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-25 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672577) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gorham's Amendment for Six Year Terms with Biennial Elections (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672580) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672581) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672585) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Read's Amendment for Nine Year Terms with Triennial Elections (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672582) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672583) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672584) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672589) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Fourth Resolution - Fourth Clause (Compensation of Members) (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672590) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - C.C. Pinckney's Amendment Against Compensation for Legislators in the Second Branch (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672591) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672592) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Williamson's Amendment Reworking the Compensation Clause (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672593) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672594) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672595) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Fourth Resolution - Fifth Clause (Paid by National Treasury) (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672596) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Ellsworth's Amendment for Legislators to be Paid by Their States (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672597) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672598) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672599) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Agree to the Fifth Clause of the Fourth Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734069) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e734070) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672600) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Fourth Resolution - Sixth Clause (Ineligibility to Public Office) (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672602) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - POSTPONE_DEBATE - e672605) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Butler's/Williamson's Amendment for Eligibility to State Offices (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672603) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672604) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gerry's Amendment for Ineligibility to Offices for One Year after Leaving Legislature (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672606) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672607) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Agree to the Amendment Proposed by Butler/Williamson (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734071) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e734072) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Williamson's Amendment to Extend Ineligibility to State Offices (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672610) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672611) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672612) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Fifth Resolution (Originating Acts) (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672613) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Agree to the Fifth Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734073) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e734074) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Seventh Resolution (Representation in First Branch of Legislature) (introduced on 1787-06-27 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672619) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Seventh Resolution - First Clause (Equitable Representation) (introduced on 1787-06-27 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672620) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-27 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672621) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-28 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672626) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Lansing's Amendment to Retain Suffrage in the Second Branch as in the Confederation Congress (introduced on 1787-06-28 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672627) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-28 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672628) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-28 11:00:00 - POSTPONE_DEBATE - e672630) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-28 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672631) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672638) [This moment shown] [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672637) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Agree to the First Clause of the Seventh Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734143) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e734144) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment to Redraft the Seventh Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-28 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672624) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-28 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672625) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Seventh Resolution - Second Clause (Proportional Representation) (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672640) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Postpone Consideration of the Seventh Resolution (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734145) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e734146) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672885) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672642) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Eighth Resolution (Representation in Second Branch of Legislature) (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672643) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ellsworth's Amendment for Equal Representation in the Second Branch (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672644) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-29 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672645) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Take Up Ellsworth's Amendment for Equal Representation in the Second Branch (introduced on 1787-06-30 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e739199) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-06-30 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e739200) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-30 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672653) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-06-30 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672656) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Agree to Ellsworth's Amendment for Equal Representation in the Second Branch (introduced on 1787-07-02 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734147) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-02 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e734148) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Pinckney's Amendment to Representation in the Second Branch of the Legislature (introduced on 1787-07-02 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672664) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-02 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672665) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Commit the Eighth Resolution and the Remainder of the Seventh Resolution to a Committee (introduced on 1787-07-02 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e672670) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-02 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672671) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e672886) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Report of the First Committee on Representation Accepted (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672887) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672888) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673143) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Sixth Resolution (Legislative Powers) (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672889) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Sixth Resolution - First Clause (Assume Powers of Confederation Congress) (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672890) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Agree to the First Clause of the Sixth Resolution (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e737582) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e737583) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Sixth Resolution - Second Clause (Power to Legislate on National Issues) (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672892) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672893) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Refer Sixth Resolution - Second Clause to a Committee (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e672894) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-16 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672895) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Sherman's Amendment to Strengthen State Legislatures (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672906) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672907) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672908) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Bedford's Amendment to Clarify Federal and State Legislative Powers (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672909) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672910) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672911) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672912) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Sixth Resolution - Third Clause (Power to Negative State Laws) (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672913) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672914) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672915) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - L. Martin's Amendment on Federal Laws and Treaties (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672916) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672917) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672918) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Ninth Resolution (Executive) (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672919) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - First Clause (Single Executive) (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672920) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672921) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - Second Clause (Selection of Executive) (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672922) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672923) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Morris's Amendment for Presidential Election by Citizens (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672924) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672925) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672926) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - L. Martin's Amendment for Presidential Election by Electors (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672927) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672928) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672929) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - Third Clause (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672930) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Postpone Consideration of the Third Clause of the Ninth Resolution (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734238) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e734239) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672941) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - McClurg's Amendment for Presidential Terms based on Good Conduct (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672942) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672943) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672944) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Strike Out "Seven Years" (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672945) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672946) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Postpone Third Clause of the Ninth Resolution (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734241) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e734242) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673028) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673029) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - Fourth Clause (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672932) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672933) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - Fifth Clause (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672934) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672935) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - Sixth Clause (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672936) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Houstoun's Motion to Strike Out Ineligibility Clause (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672937) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672938) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672939) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673013) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-17 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672940) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Postpone Ninth and Tenth Resolutions (Executive) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e672957) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672958) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ellsworth's Amendment for Presidential Electors (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673016) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673017) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e673018) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - President to be Chosen by Electors (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673019) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673020) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673026) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Electors be Chosen by State Legislatures (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673021) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673022) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Apportionment of Electors (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673023) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - POSTPONE_DEBATE - e673024) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673036) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gerry's Amendment to the Apportionment of Electors (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673037) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673038) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Refer Allotment of Electors to Committee (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e673040) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673041) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Electors for New Hampshire and Georgia (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673039) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673042) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Put the Question on the Amendment to Electors for New Hampshire and Georgia Again (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e737712) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e737713) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673043) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Williamson's Amendment to the Apportionment of Electors (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673044) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e673045) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673046) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Luther Martin's Amendment to Reinstate Ineligibility Clause (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673025) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673027) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ellsworth's Amendment for Six Year Presidential Terms (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673030) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-19 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673031) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - Seventh Clause (Impeachment) (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673047) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Pinckney's Motion to Strike Out Impeachment Clause (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673048) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e673050) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673049) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Postpone Ninth Resolution - Seventh Clause (Impeachment) (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e673051) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673052) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673053) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - Eighth Clause (Presidential Compensation) (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673054) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673055) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ninth Resolution - Ninth Clause (Paid by National Treasury) (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673056) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673057) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Gerry's Motion on Eligibility of Electors (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673058) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673059) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-20 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673060) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Williamson's Motion for Compensation of Electors (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673065) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673066) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Houstoun's Amendment for Presidential Election by Legislature (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673125) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673126) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gerry's Amendment for Presidential Election by Ballot (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673127) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673128) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673129) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - L. Martin's Amendment to Reinstate Ineligibility Clause (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673130) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673131) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e673132) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - L. Martin's Amendment for Eleven Year Terms (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673133) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673134) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Motion to Adjourn (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e673205) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673206) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Postpone Ninth Resolution (Executive) (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e673135) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - DEBATE_MOTION - e673136) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673137) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Wilson's Amendment to Presidential Terms and Elections (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673138) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673139) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-24 11:00:00 - POSTPONE_DEBATE - e673142) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Motion to Adjourn (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e673205) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673206) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ellsworth's Amendment to Presidential Elections (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673155) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gerry's Amendment for Presidential Election by the States (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673156) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e673157) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673158) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673159) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Pinckney's Motion on Presidential Ineligibility (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673160) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673161) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Postpone Pinckney's Motion on Presidential Ineligibility (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e673162) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673163) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-25 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673164) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Mason's Amendment for a Single Seven Year Term (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673173) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673174) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673175) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673176) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-26 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673177) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Tenth Resolution (Executive Veto) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672956) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Postpone Ninth and Tenth Resolutions (Executive) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e672957) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672958) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Wilson's Amendment for Supreme Court Veto (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673067) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673068) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673069) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673070) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Eleventh Resolution (Judiciary) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672959) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Eleventh Resolution - First Clause (Establishment) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672960) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672961) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Eleventh Resolution - Second Clause (Single Tribunal) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672962) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672963) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Eleventh Resolution - Third Clause (Appointment of Judges) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672964) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672965) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Wilson's Amendment for Presidential Appointment to the Supreme Court (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672966) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672967) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672968) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Gorham's Amendment for Presidential Nomination to the Supreme Court (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672969) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672970) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672971) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Madison's Amendment for Presidential Nomination and Senate Ratification to the Supreme Court (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672972) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Postpone Madison's Amendment for Presidential Nomination and Senate Ratification to the Supreme Court (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e734243) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e734244) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673071) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - Madison's Drops Two-Thirds Majority (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673072) [view current proposal at this moment]
        
        None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673073) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673074) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673075) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Eleventh Resolution - Fourth Clause (Judicial Tenure) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672974) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672975) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Eleventh Resolution - Fifth Clause (Judicial Compensation) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672976) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672977) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Eleventh Resolution - Sixth Clause (Changes to Judicial Compensation) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672978) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Morris's Amendment to Strike Out "Encrease Or" (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672979) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672980) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672981) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672982) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-21 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673076) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Twelfth Resolution (Inferior Tribunals) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672983) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672984) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672985) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Thirteenth Resolution (Jurisdiction) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672986) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Remove Supreme Court Jurisdiction of Impeachment (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672987) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672988) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Madison's Amendment to the Thirteenth Resolution (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672989) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672990) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672991) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Fourteenth Resolution (Admittance of States) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672992) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e672993) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Fifteenth Resolution (Transitionary Government) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672994) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e672995) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Fifteenth Resolution - First Clause (Continuation of Confederation Congress) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672996) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672997) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Fifteenth Resolution - Second Clause (Completion of Engagements) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e672998) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e672999) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673000) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Sixteenth Resolution (Federal Obligations) (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673001) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673002) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Madison's Amendment for Federal Protection of States (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673003) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673004) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Randolph's Amendment Enforcing Republicanism (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673005) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673006) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e673008) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Wilson's Amendment for Federal Protection of States and Republicanism (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673007) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673009) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-18 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673010) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Seventeenth Resolution (Amendments) (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673083) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673084) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Eighteenth Resolution (Oath of Office) (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673085) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e737716) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Gerry's Amendment to Oaths of Office (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673086) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673087) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673088) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673089) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Nineteenth Resolution (Ratification) (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673090) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Ellsworth's Amendment for State Ratification (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673091) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673092) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673093) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Morris's Amendment for a Ratifying Convention (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673094) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e673095) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673096) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Morris's Motion on Representation in the Senate (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673097) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673098) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Morris's Amendment for Three Senators per State (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673099) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673100) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673102) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e673103) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Gorham's Amendment for Two Senators per State (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e673101) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673104) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e673105) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673106) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Refer Resolutions to a Committee of Detail (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e673113) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - DEBATE_MOTION - e673114) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-07-23 11:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e673115) [view current proposal at this moment]

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