- Session List
Session list for:
United States Bill of Rights 1789 (2021 Edition)
Twelve articles of amendment to the Constitution, introduced in September 1789 by Congress.
Wednesday, 04 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | First day of the Bill of Rights proceedings; congressmen join the chamber |
| The Senate | 12:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Thursday, 05 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Saturday, 14 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Tuesday, 17 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Wednesday, 18 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Thursday, 19 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Saturday, 21 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 12:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Monday, 23 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Wednesday, 25 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Saturday, 28 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Monday, 30 March 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Wednesday, 01 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House elects a speaker and a clerk |
Thursday, 02 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Rules Committee | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Friday, 03 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 12:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Saturday, 04 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 12:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Monday, 06 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Tuesday, 07 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Rules Committee is appointed |
| Senate: Rules Committee | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
| The House of Representatives | 12:00:00 | The House decides on rules |
| House: Rules Committee | 12:00:00 | The Rules Committee report is referred to the House |
| Joint: Conference Rules Committee | 12:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Wednesday, 08 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee and elect a chairman |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate elects a secretary and messenger |
| House: Rules Committee | 11:00:00 | Additional Rules and Standing Orders are referred to the House |
Thursday, 09 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
| Joint: Conference Rules Committee | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Monday, 13 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Rules Committee | 11:00:00 | The recommitted clauses of the Additional Rules and Standing Orders are amended and referred to the House |
| House: Committee of Elections | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
| Senate: Rules Committee | 11:00:00 | The Committee refers its report to the Senate |
Tuesday, 14 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House considers the recommitted rules |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Wednesday, 15 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The Conference Rules Committee presents its report |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate discusses the Rules and Standing Orders |
| Joint: Conference Rules Committee | 11:00:00 | The Committee's report is referred to the House |
Thursday, 16 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House receives a letter from the Senate, regarding conference rules and electing chaplains |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate adopts the Rules and Standing Orders |
Friday, 17 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Saturday, 18 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The Committee of Elections presents a report |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate amends the Rules and Standing Orders |
| House: Committee of Elections | 11:00:00 | The Committee's report is referred to the House |
Monday, 20 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Wednesday, 22 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Thursday, 23 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Friday, 24 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House amends the Rules and Standing Orders |
Saturday, 25 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate elects a chaplain |
Monday, 27 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House resolves to elect a Chaplain |
Thursday, 30 April 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Friday, 01 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House elects a chaplain |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Monday, 04 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The consideration of amendments is scheduled for 25 May |
Tuesday, 05 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Virginia presents its address to Congress |
Wednesday, 06 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | New York presents its address to Congress |
Friday, 08 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House resolves to elect a Sergeant at Arms |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Saturday, 09 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Tuesday, 12 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The Committee of Elections presents its report; the House elects a Sergeant at Arms |
Tuesday, 19 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Trumbull is appointed chairman of the Committee of the Whole |
Thursday, 21 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Monday, 25 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The consideration of amendments is postponed until 8 June |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Friday, 29 May 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House debates a motion to amend the Rules and Standing Orders |
Monday, 08 June 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Madison proposes amendments to the Constitution; several states submit forms of ratification |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Tuesday, 09 June 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House amends the Rules and Standing Orders |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee. Madison's proposed amendments are introduced. |
Monday, 15 June 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Tuesday, 16 June 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Wednesday, 17 June 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Monday, 13 July 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House resolves into the Committee of the Whole |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | Boudinot becomes chairman of the Committee of the Whole |
Tuesday, 21 July 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The Committee of Eleven is created; several states submit forms of ratification |
| House: Committee of Eleven | 11:00:00 | State forms of ratification are delivered from the House; Congressmen join the committee |
Wednesday, 22 July 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | The Committee of the Whole is discharged from the consideration of Madison's amendments |
Saturday, 25 July 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Monday, 27 July 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the chamber |
Tuesday, 28 July 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The Committee of Eleven delivers its report |
| House: Committee of Eleven | 11:00:00 | The Committee of Eleven report is created and sent to the House |
Friday, 31 July 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The Committee for Enrolled Bills is created |
| Joint: Committee for Enrolled Bills | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate elects members to the Committee for Enrolled Bills |
Monday, 03 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The Committee of Eleven report is scheduled for discussion on 12 August |
Thursday, 13 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 10:00:00 | The House resolves into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Committee of Eleven report |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | The Committee receives the Committee of Eleven report |
Friday, 14 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House resolves into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Committee of Eleven report |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | The Committee considers the Committee of Eleven report |
Saturday, 15 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House resolves into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Committee of Eleven report |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | The Committee considers the Committee of Eleven report |
Monday, 17 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House resolves into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Committee of Eleven report |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | The Committee considers the Committee of Eleven report |
Tuesday, 18 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House resolves into the Committee of the Whole to consider the Committee of Eleven report |
| House: Committee of the Whole | 11:00:00 | The Committee of the Whole report is finished and sent to the House |
Wednesday, 19 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House resumes and begins consideration of the Committee of the Whole report |
Thursday, 20 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House considers the Committee of the Whole report |
| Joint: Committee for Enrolled Bills | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Friday, 21 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House considers the Committee of the Whole report |
Saturday, 22 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Committee of Three is created |
| House: Committee of Three | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Monday, 24 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The Committee of Three delivers its report |
| House: Committee of Three | 11:00:00 | The Committee sends redrafted amendments to the House |
Tuesday, 25 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate receives amendments from the House |
Thursday, 27 August 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the Committee of Enrolled Bills |
| Joint: Committee for Enrolled Bills | 11:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee |
Wednesday, 02 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate considers the House amendments |
Thursday, 03 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate considers the House amendments |
Friday, 04 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate considers the House amendments |
Monday, 07 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate considers the House amendments |
Tuesday, 08 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate considers the House amendments |
Wednesday, 09 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate considers the House amendments |
Thursday, 10 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The House receives the Senate's report on amendments to the Constitution |
Monday, 14 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 11:00:00 | The amendments are sent to be printed for the use of the members |
Saturday, 19 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 10:00:00 | The consideration of Senate amendments is postponed |
Monday, 21 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 10:00:00 | A Conference Committee is created to discuss the Senate amendments rejected by the House |
| Joint: Conference Committee | 10:00:00 | Congressmen join the committee, committee report is released |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Conference Committee is appointed |
Wednesday, 23 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 10:00:00 | The Conference Committee delivers its report |
Thursday, 24 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate receives the Conference Committee report |
| The House of Representatives | 13:00:00 | The House agrees to Senate amendments with a few minor changes and agrees to send copies of agreed amendments to the states |
Friday, 25 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 10:00:00 | Senate notifies House of agreement to Amendments |
| The Senate | 11:00:00 | The Senate receives amendments back from the House, following the Conference Committee report |
Saturday, 26 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The Senate | 10:00:00 | The Senate agrees that copies of the amendments should be sent to the executives of the states |
Monday, 28 September 1789
| Committee | Time | Description |
|---|---|---|
| The House of Representatives | 10:00:00 | The Committee of Enrolled Bills reports that the amendments were found to be truly enrolled |
| Joint: Committee for Enrolled Bills | 10:00:00 | The amendments are enrolled |