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

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Session 6274: 1787-09-04 10:00:00

Second Report of Committee on Postponed Matters delivered and debated.

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Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters (Amended)

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[Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters as Amended by the Convention]

The Committee of eleven to whom sundry resolutions &ca were referred on the 31st ultimo, report that in their opinion the following additions and alterations should be made to the report before the Convention — viz [+e674478]

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The first clause of the first Sect. of the 7th article to read as follows. “The Legislature shall have power to lay and collect taxes, duties, imposts, and excises, to pay the debts and provide for the common defence and general welfare of the United States.”[+e674478] [+e674480]

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At the end of 2nd clause of the 1st sect. 7 art. add “and with the Indian tribes.”[+e674480] [+e674486]

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after the word Excellency in the 1st sect 10 article to be inserted “He shall [+e674486]hold his office during the term of four years[+e674486 -e674529] But no Person shall be appointed an Elector who is a Member of the Legislature of the United States or who holds any office of profit or trust under the United States.[+e674558], and together with the Vice President, chosen for the same term, [+e674486 -e674529]be elected [+e674486]by[+e674529]in the[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]j[+e674529]foll[+e674486 -e674529]o[+e674486]w[+e674486 -e674529]in[+e674486]g [+e674486 -e674529]e whole number[+e674548]m[+e674486 -e674529]appointed [+e674550]anner. [+e674486 -e674529]

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Each S[+e674486 -e674529]t[+e674486]ate[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]shall appoint in such manner as it's Legislature may di[+e674486 -e674529] and of their giving their votes,[+e674553]rect, a num[+e674486 -e674529]b[+e674486]er of Electors equ[+e674486 -e674529]al[+e674486] to the who[+e674486 -e674529]l[+e674486]e number [+e674486 -e674529]o[+e674486]f Sena[+e674486 -e674529]t[+e674486]ors,[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]and Mem[+e674486 -e674529]b[+e674486]ers of the House of Representatives to which the State ma[+e674486 -e674529]y [+e674486]be entitled in [+e674486 -e674529]the Legislature[+e674486],[+e674529]. [+e674486 -e674529]

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The[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]Elec[+e674486 -e674529]to[+e674486]rs[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]w[+e674529]s[+e674486 -e674529]h[+e674486]all meet [+e674486 -e674529]i[+e674486]n their respe[+e674486 -e674529]c[+e674486]tive States, and vote by ballot for two Persons, of w[+e674486 -e674529]h[+e674486]om[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]on[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486] at [+e674486 -e674529]le[+e674486]c[+e674529]ast shall no[+e674486 -e674529]t[+e674486] be an inhab[+e674486 -e674529]i[+e674486]tant [+e674486 -e674529]o[+e674486]f the same State with themselves. — a[+e674486 -e674529]n[+e674486]d[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]they sh[+e674486 -e674529]a[+e674486]ll[+e674486 -e674529] ma[+e674486]j[+e674529]ke a list of all the Persons voted for, and of the number of votes f[+e674486 -e674529]or[+e674486] each, wh[+e674486 -e674529]i[+e674486]ch lis[+e674486 -e674529]t[+e674486] the[+e674486 -e674529]y [+e674486]shall sign and certify, and transmit sealed to the seat [+e674486 -e674529]of the [+e674486]general Go[+e674486 -e674529]v[+e674486]ernment, directed t[+e674486 -e674529]o[+e674486] [+e674486 -e674529]t[+e674486]he Pr[+e674486 -e674529]es[+e674486]ident[+e674486 -e674529] of the [+e674486]M[+e674529]S[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486]mb[+e674529]nat[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486]. [+e674486 -e674529]

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The P[+e674486 -e674529]r[+e674486]e[+e674486 -e674529]s[+e674486]ident of the Senate[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]shall in that House o[+e674486 -e674529]p[+e674486]en all the ce[+e674486 -e674529]r[+e674486]tificat[+e674486 -e674529]es[+e674486], and th[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486]n[+e674529] vo[+e674486 -e674529]t[+e674486]es[+e674486 -e674529] shall be [+e674486]then and the[+e674486 -e674529]re[+e674486]q[+e674529] co[+e674486 -e674529]u[+e674486]nted — The Person hav[+e674486 -e674529]i[+e674486]ng the g[+e674486 -e674529]re[+e674486]d:[+e674529]atest[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]H[+e674529]number of vot[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486]s[+e674486 -e674529] shall [+e674486]be t[+e674486 -e674529]h[+e674486]e President, if such number be a maj[+e674486 -e674529]o[+e674486]rity of that of the E[+e674486 -e674529]l[+e674486]ectors an[+e674486 -e674529]d [+e674486]if t[+e674486 -e674529]h[+e674486]ere be more than One, who have such major[+e674486 -e674529]i[+e674486]ty, and have an equal number of vote[+e674486 -e674529]s[+e674486], then the Senate shall choose by ballot one[+e674486 -e674529] of[+e674486] them [+e674486 -e674529]f[+e674486]or Pres[+e674486 -e674529]i[+e674486]c[+e674529]d[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486]nt:[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]d[+e674529]b[+e674486 -e674529]u[+e674486]t if no Person have a majo[+e674486 -e674529]ri[+e674486]ty, the[+e674486 -e674529]n[+e674486] from the five hi[+e674486 -e674529]g[+e674486]hest on[+e674486 -e674529] the [+e674486]lis[+e674486 -e674529]t[+e674486], th[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486] Senate shall choose by ballot the P[+e674486 -e674529]r[+e674486]m[+e674529]esident — and in every case after the choice[+e674486 -e674529] of [+e674486]the Pre[+e674486 -e674529]s[+e674486]ident, th[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486] Person ha[+e674486 -e674529]v[+e674486]ing th[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486] greatest [+e674486 -e674529]n[+e674486]umber[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]y[+e674529]of vot[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486]s sh[+e674486 -e674529]a[+e674486]ll be Vice P[+e674486 -e674529]r[+e674486]e[+e674486 -e674529]s[+e674486]ident[+e674486 -e674529]: but [+e674486]if there [+e674486 -e674529]sh[+e674486]ould rem[+e674486 -e674529]a[+e674486]l[+e674529]in two or more, who have equa[+e674486 -e674529]l [+e674486]n[+e674529]v[+e674486 -e674529]ot[+e674486]es,[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]b[+e674529]th[+e674486 -e674529]e [+e674486]S[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486]nate sha[+e674486 -e674529]l[+e674486]l choos[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486] from them the Vi[+e674486 -e674529]c[+e674486]e Presiden[+e674486 -e674529]t[+e674486]. [+e674486 -e674529]

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Th[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486] Legislature may [+e674486 -e674529]d[+e674486]etermine the time of choosing[+e674486 -e674529] a[+e674486]nd[+e674486 -e674529] [+e674486]a[+e674486 -e674529]s[+e674486]sembling the El[+e674486 -e674529]ec[+e674486]t[+e674486 -e674529]o[+e674486]rs, a[+e674486 -e674529]nd t[+e674486]he manner of cert[+e674486 -e674529]i[+e674486]fying and trans[+e674486 -e674529]m[+e674486]itting th[+e674486 -e674529]e[+e674486]ir votes[+e674486 -e674529].[+e674486]”[+e674529]

Decisions yet to be taken

Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters (Amended) (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - CREATE - e674477) [This document]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Third Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674482)
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674566)
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Fifth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674579)
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Sixth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674584)
    - Amendment for Senate to Break a Tied President Vote Immediately (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674585) [This moment shown]

Document Timeline

Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters (Amended) (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - CREATE - e674477) [This document] [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: First Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674478) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674479) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Second Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674480) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674481) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Third Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674482) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Postpone Consideration of the Third Clause (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e735280) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e735281) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Morris's Amendment for Senators to Conduct Trial for Impeachment Under Oath (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674728) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674729) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674730) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Postpone Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e674484) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674485) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674486) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674487) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Rutledge's Amendment for Presidential Election by the Legislature (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674529) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674530) [This amendment shown] [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Mason's Amendment for President Chosen by Highest Vote of Electors (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674531) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674532) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674533) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Wilson's Amendment for Presidential Election by Legislature in Case of a Tie (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674534) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674535) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674536) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Madison's Amendment for Presidential Election to Require a Third of Votes (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674537) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674538) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674539) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674540) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Mason's Amendment for Three Candidates in Case of a Tie (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674541) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674542) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674543) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Spaight's Amendment for Thirteen Candidates in Case of a Tie (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674544) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674545) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Madison's Amendment to Discount Electors Who Don't Vote (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674546) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674547) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment to Require a Majority of the Whole Number of Electors (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674548) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674549) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Dickinson's Amendment to Insert 'Appointed' (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674550) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674551) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674552) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment for Legislature to Determine Method of Voting Used by Electors (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674553) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-05 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674554) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - King's Amendment to Bar Members of Congress and Government Officers from being Electors (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674558) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674559) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674560) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Spaight's Amendment for Seven Year Presidential Terms (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674561) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674562) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Spaight's Amendment for Six Year Presidential Terms (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674563) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674564) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e674565) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Postpone Consideration of the Remainder of the Report (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e735282) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-04 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e735283) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674566) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - First Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674567) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Four Year Presidential Terms (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674568) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674569) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674570) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Second Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674571) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674572) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Third Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674573) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Transmit Election Results Under the State Seal (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674574) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674575) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674576) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Fourth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674577) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674578) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Fifth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674579) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Insert 'and who shall have given their votes' (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674580) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674581) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674597) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment for Votes to be Counted in Presence of Congress (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674582) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674583) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Sixth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674584) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment for Senate to Break a Tied President Vote Immediately (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674585) [This moment shown] [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674586) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674598) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Seventh Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674587) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Clarify the Role of Electors in Choosing the Vice President (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674588) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674589) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674590) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Spaight's Amendment for Electors to Meet at Seat of Federal Government (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674591) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674592) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fourth Proposition - Eighth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674593) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment to Hold Elections on the Same Day Throughout the United States (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674594) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674595) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674596) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Madison's Amendment For Two Thirds of Senate to be Present When Counting Votes (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674599) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674600) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674601) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674602) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Sherman's Amendment for the House of Representatives to Decide on President in Case of a Tie (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674603) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674604) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674605) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674606) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment for House of Representatives to Decide on Inconclusive Presidential Vote by Electors (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674607) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674608) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - King's Amendment for Two Thirds of States and a Majority of the House of Representatives to be a Quorum When Choosing a President (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674609) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674610) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e674611) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - King's Amendment for Members from Two Thirds of States to be a Quorum When Choosing a President (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674612) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674613) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - King's Amendment for a Majority of the House of Representatives to be a Quorum When Choosing a President (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674614) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674615) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Secretary's Redraft (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674616) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-06 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674617) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Randolph's Amendment for Congress to Have Power to Choose Acting President (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674620) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Madison's Amendment Lessening Periods of Acting Presidents (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674621) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674622) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674623) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674624) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Gerry's Amendment on Quorum Required for House of Representatives to Break Tied Presidential Vote (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674625) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674626) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e674627) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Gerry's Amendment for a Majority of States in the House of Representatives to Choose a President in a Tie Break (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674628) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674629) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674630) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Fifth Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674631) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674632) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Sixth Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674633) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Sixth Proposition - First Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674634) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674635) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674636) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Sixth Proposition - Second Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674637) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674638) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Sixth Proposition - Third Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674639) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674640) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Sixth Proposition - Fourth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674641) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674642) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674643) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Seventh Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674644) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Seventh Proposition - First Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674645) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Wilson's Amendment Requiring Consent of House of Representatives to Treaties (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674646) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674647) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674648) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674649) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Seventh Proposition - Second Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674650) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674651) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Amendment Requiring Senate Consent to Appointment of Consuls (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674652) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674653) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674654) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Seventh Proposition - Third Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674655) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674656) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Seventh Proposition - Fourth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674657) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674658) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Spaight's Amendment for Presidential Power on Interim Appointments (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674661) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674662) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Seventh Proposition - Fifth Clause (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674663) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674664) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Madison's Amendment for Ratification of Peace Treaties to Require a Simple Majority (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674665) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674666) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Madison's Amendment for Two Thirds of the Senate to Make Peace Without the Consent of the President (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674667) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674668) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674669) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674670) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - King's Amendment for a Two Thirds Majority to Ratify Peace Treaties (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e741732) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e741733) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e741739) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e741744) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e741745) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Reconsider Seventh Proposition: Fifth Clause of the Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e741735) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e741737) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Sherman's Amendment Requiring Both Houses of Congress to Agree to Alter the Rights Granted in the Treaty of Paris (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e741742) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e741876) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Wilson's Amendment for a Simple Majority in the Senate to Ratify Treaties (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e741749) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e741751) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Rutledge's Amendment Requiring Two Thirds of All Members of the Senate to Ratify Treaties (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e741755) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e741770) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e741763) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Sherman's Amendment Requiring a Majority of All Members of the Senate to Ratify Treaties (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e741768) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e741771) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e741773) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Madison's Amendment Requiring a Quorum of Two Thirds of the Senate to Ratify Treaties (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e741776) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e741777) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e741778) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - Williamson's Amendment Requiring a Quorum of the Entire Senate to Ratify Treaties (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e741784) [view current proposal at this moment]
      - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e741787) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e741791) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674671) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Eighth Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674672) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674676) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Williamson's Amendment Requiring a Two Thirds Majority to Ratify Treaties Conceding Territory (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674677) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - King's Amendment Requiring a Two Thirds Majority to Ratify Treaties Conceding Any Rights (introduced on 1787-09-07 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674678) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e741794) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Gerry's Amendment Prohibiting the President from Filling Offices not Created by Law (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674705) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674706) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Second Report of the Committee on Postponed Matters: Ninth Proposition (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674707) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Mason's Amendment for Presidential Impeachment for Maladministration (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674708) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674709) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DROP_PROPOSAL - e674710) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Mason's Amendment for Presidential Impeachment for High Crimes and Misdemeanors (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674711) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674712) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - DEBATE_PROPOSAL - e674713) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Madison's Amendment for Trial for Impeachment by the House of Representatives (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674714) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674715) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - Amendment to Clarify Impeachment for High Crimes and Misdemeanors Against the United States (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674716) [view current proposal at this moment]
    - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674717) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674718) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Amendment on Impeachment of Vice President and Other Government Officers (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674719) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674720) [view current proposal at this moment]
- Gerry's Amendment for Congress to have Sole Power to Establish Offices Not Created by Constitution (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - PROPOSE_DOCUMENT_AMENDMENT - e674731) [view current proposal at this moment]
  - None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - REJECT_PROPOSAL - e674732) [view current proposal at this moment]
- None (introduced on 1787-09-08 10:00:00 - ADOPT_PROPOSAL - e674733) [view current proposal at this moment]

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