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North Dakota State Constitutional Convention 1889 [updated-6.1 v3]

The Proceedings and Debates of the Constitutional Convention of North Dakota from July to August of 1889.

Thursday, 04 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention12:00:00Members of the Convention assembled and elected temporary officers and a temporary chairperson. The Committee on Credentials and the Committee on Rules for Permanent Organization were then appointed.
Committee on Credentials12:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Rules for Permanent Organization12:00:00The committee was appointed.

Friday, 05 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention10:00:00The Committee on Credentials presented its report on the persons entitled to seats in the Convention, which was adopted. Frederick B. Fancher was elected as permanent president. A Committee of Seven on Rules was appointed.
Committee on Credentials10:00:00The report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Rules10:00:00The committee was appointed.

Saturday, 06 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00The Committee on Rules presented their report on the Rules of the Convention, which was partially adopted and printed.
Committee on Rules14:00:00The Rules of the Convention were referred to the Convention.

Monday, 08 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Elections for the officers of the Convention were held, and the Constitution of the United States of America was adopted. The members of the Joint Commission were then appointed. The Convention then took up the Rules of the Convention in the Committee of the Whole. The Convention the adopted the rules as amended. The Convention resolved back into the Committee of the Whole for the address of Mr. Blackwell before adjournment.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00The committee was called to order. The Rules of the Convention were taken up. Mr. Blackwell was invited to address the committee.

Thursday, 11 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Territorial Governor A. C. Mellette addressed the Convention. A committee of three was appointed on securing rooms for use by the Convention. A resolution authorizing the Joint Commission to establish the state borders was adopted. Reverend R. C. Wiley then addressed the Convention before adjournment.
Committee on Printing14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Reporting and Publication14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Accounts and Expenses14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Executive Department14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Elective Franchise14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Education14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Public Institutions and Buildings14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Public Debt and Public Works14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Militia14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on County and Township Organization 14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Apportionment and Representation14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Municipal Corporations14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Schedule14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on School and Public Lands14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Temperance14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Committee on Impeachment and Removal from Office14:00:00The committee was appointed.
Special Committee of Five14:00:00The committee was appointed. The committee received the Invitation to Attend the Waterways Convention from the Chamber of Commerce.
Special Committee on Appointing Rooms in the Capitol Building14:00:00The committee was appointed.

Friday, 12 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Mr. Griggs proposed an article on counties to the Constitution, which was read a first and second time and referred to the Committee on County and Township Organization. There was also a discussion on whether resolutions should be printed only once the respective committees have reported them. Mr. Miller was excused from attendance on July 13th.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00A Resolution Relating to the Salaries of the Judges was referred to the committee.
Committee on County and Township Organization 14:00:00An article on counties was referred to the committee.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00The Article on Common Carries was referred to the committee.
Committee on Schedule14:00:00The Article on County Officers was referred to the committee.
Special Committee on Appointing Rooms in the Capitol Building14:00:00The report of the committee was referred to the Convention.

Saturday, 13 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00A resolution for appointing a Committee of five by the President was indefinitely postponed. The Committee on Printing presented a report which was adopted.
Committee on Printing14:00:00The report of the committee on the publication of the Journal was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Reporting and Publication14:00:00Resolutions on the Compensation of the Stenographer and Printer's Copies were referred to the committee.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00File No. 18 was referred to the committee.

Monday, 15 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Council Bill No. 60 was presented and ordered printed. Various files were then read for the first and second times and referred to committees.
Committee on Printing14:00:00Council Bill No. 60 was referred to the committee.
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00File No. 12: Preamble was referred to the committee.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00Files No. 16 and 19 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00File No. 3: Compact with the United States and Files No. 8, 10, and 18 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Elective Franchise14:00:00File No. 13: Minority Representatives and File No. 13 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Public Institutions and Buildings14:00:00File No. 6 was referred to the committee.
Committee on County and Township Organization 14:00:00File No. 2 and File No. 15: County Seats were referred to the committee.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00File No. 11 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00File No. 1 and File No. 4: Corporations were referred to the committee.
Committee on Temperance14:00:00Files No. 5, 7, 14, and File No. 9: Prohibition were referred to the committee.

Tuesday, 16 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00A resolution that no articles be received by the Convention after July 22 was presented and adopted. Various articles were then read for the first and second times and referred to committees. Reports of the committees were then presented.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00The committee was referred File No. 25, the Resolution on Printer's Copies, the Resolution on the Compensations of the Official Stenographer, and the Report of the Committee on Reporting and Publication.
Committee on Reporting and Publication14:00:00The report of the committee and the resolutions on the Compensation of the Stenographer and Printer's Copies were referred to the Convention.
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00File No. 38: Preamble and File No. 48: Preamble were referred to the committee.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00Files No. 26, 28, 31, 37, 45, 18, and File No. 48: Preamble were referred to the committee.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00File No. 22 was referred to the committee. Reports of the committee and the relevant files were referred to the Convention.
Committee on Elective Franchise14:00:00Files No. 29 and 35 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Education14:00:00File No. 43 and File No. 47: Public Schools were referred to the committee.
Committee on Public Debt and Public Works14:00:00File No. 21 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Militia14:00:00File No. 34 and File No. 39: Militia were referred to the committee.
Committee on County and Township Organization 14:00:00The Article on County and Township Organization was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Apportionment and Representation14:00:00Files No. 20 and 33 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00Files No. 23, 40, 42, 44, 46 and File No. 32: Revenue and Taxation were referred to the committee.
Committee on Municipal Corporations14:00:00File No. 41 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects14:00:00File No. 36: Amendments to the Constitution was referred to the committee.
Committee on Temperance14:00:00File No. 24: Prohibition and Files No. 27 and 30 were referred to the committee.

Wednesday, 17 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Various files were read for the first and second times and referred to committees. Judge Thomas M. Cooley addressed the Convention. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the discussion of the Compact with the United States and reports of the committee on Printing which were then adopted as amended by the Convention. A Resolution on the Publication and Distribution of the Debates and Proceedings was presented and referred to the Committee of the Whole.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00Files No. 3, 63, and 64 were taken up for discussion and amending by the committee as well the Report of the Committee on Reporting and Publication. The committee referred their report on their process. The committee received the Resolution on the Publication and Distribution of the Debates and Proceedings.
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00File No. 57: Preamble was referred to the committee.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00File No. 60 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00File No. 52: Probate Courts and Files No. 53 and 54 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Elective Franchise14:00:00File No. 62 was referred to the committee.
Committee on County and Township Organization 14:00:00File No. 49 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00File No. 50: Revenue and Taxation was referred to the committee.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00File No. 56: Municipal Subscriptions to Railroads or Private Corporations was referred to the committee.
Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects14:00:00File No. 59 was referred to the committee.
Committee on School and Public Lands14:00:00Files No. 55 and 61 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Temperance14:00:00Files No. 51 and 58 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment14:00:00File No. 3: Compact with the United States, the Resolution on Printer's Copies, and the Resolution on the Compensation of the Official Stenographer were referred to the committee.
Committee to Extend the Invitation to Judge Cooley14:00:00The committee was appointed.

Thursday, 18 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Various files were read for the first and second times and referred to committees. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the discussion on Resolution on the Publication and Distribution of the Debates and Proceedings which was then adopted as amended in the Convention.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00The Resolution on the Publication and Distribution of the Debates and Proceedings of the previous session was taken up for discussion and amended before being referred back to the Convention.
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00File No. 69 and File No. 74: Preamble were referred to the committee.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00Files No. 65, 70, and 80 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Executive Department14:00:00Files No. 72 and 73 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Elective Franchise14:00:00File No. 76 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Public Institutions and Buildings14:00:00File No. 79: Seat of Government was referred to the committee.
Committee on Public Debt and Public Works14:00:00File No. 77: Public Debts was referred to the committee.
Committee on Apportionment and Representation14:00:00File No. 66: Legislative Apportionment was referred to the committee.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00File No. 68: Revenue and Taxation was referred to the committee.
Committee on Municipal Corporations14:00:00File No. 67, File No. 78: Municipal Corporations, and File No. 82: Municipal Corporations were referred to the committee.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00File No. 83 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects14:00:00File No. 71 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Schedule14:00:00File No. 75 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Temperance14:00:00File No. 81 was referred to the committee.

Friday, 19 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Various files were read for the first and second times and referred to committees. The report of the committee on Revenue and Taxation was then presented and taken up in the Committee of the Whole. The Committee of the Whole reported progress before adjournment.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00File No. 63: Article on County and Township Organization was referred to the committee, which was taken up and amended before being referred back to the Convention alongside the report of the committee.
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00File No. 89 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00Files No. 85 and 88 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00File No. 92: Oath of Office and File No. 87 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00File No. 84 was referred to the committee. A report of the committee and Files No. 44 and 46 were referred to the Convention.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00Files No. 90 and 91 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects14:00:00File No. 86: Exemptions was referred to the committee.
Committee on Temperance14:00:00File No. 93 was referred to the committee.

Saturday, 20 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Two files were read for the first time.

Monday, 22 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Files No. 44 and 46 were further considered and resubmitted to the committee on Revenue and Taxation. Various files were read for the first and second times and referred to committees. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the consideration of File No. 25.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00File No. 25 was taken up for further discussion. The committee reported their progress to the Convention.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00Files No. 95, 100, 101, and 102 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00Files No. 96 and 97 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Elective Franchise14:00:00File No. 105: Elections was referred to the committee.
Committee on Education14:00:00File No. 98 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00Files No. 46, 44, and 103 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00File No. 94: Corporations and File No. 104 were referred to the committee.
Committee on School and Public Lands14:00:00File No. 99 was referred to the committee.

Tuesday, 23 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00The report of the Committee on Apportionment was presented and adopted. Various files were read for the second time and referred to committees. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the consideration of Files No. 25 and 63.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00File No. 120: The Constitution of South Dakota as it Appears in Long's Legislative Hand Book was referred to the committee. File No. 63 was taken up for discussion and amending which was referred back to the Convention alongside a report of the committee.
Committee on Reporting and Publication14:00:00A resolution instructing the stenographer was referred to the committee.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00Files No. 20, 112, 113, 114, 116, and 118 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Executive Department14:00:00File No. 119 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Apportionment and Representation14:00:00File No. 20 was referred back to the Convention. File No. 108: Apportionment was referred to the committee.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00Files No. 111, 115, and 117 were referred to the committee.
Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects14:00:00File No. 109 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Schedule14:00:00File No. 110: Schedule was referred to the committee.
Committee on School and Public Lands14:00:00File No. 107: School and School Lands was referred to the committee.

Wednesday, 24 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00The Article on the Judicial Department was presented. The report of the Committee of the Whole and Files No. 25 and 63 were considered, and File No. 63 was referred back to the committee on County and Township Organization.
Committee on Printing14:00:00The Resolution on the Printing and Publication of the Constitution was referred to the committee.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00The article on Judicial Department was referred to the Convention.
Committee on County and Township Organization 14:00:00File No. 63 was referred to the committee.

Thursday, 25 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Reports of the standing committees were presented. The articles on the Executive Department, Elective Franchise, Education, Municipal Corporations, Impeachment, Militia, Prohibition, Legislative Department, and School Lands were presented. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the reports of the committees on Legislative Department and Militia.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00Sections 8 and 2 of File No. 129 were referred to the committee and taken up for discussion. A report of the committee and the two sections were referred back to the Convention. The Article on Prohibition and the Article on Militia and their related files were then taken up by the committee for consideration.
Committee on Accounts and Expenses14:00:00A progress report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00A progress report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Legislative Department14:00:00The report of the committee, the Article on the Legislative Department, and the associated files were referred to the Convention by the committee.
Committee on Executive Department14:00:00File No. 8 was referred to the committee. The report of the committee, the Article on Executive Department, and the relevant files were referred to the Convention.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00The minority report of the committee on the Article on Judicial Department was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Elective Franchise14:00:00The report of the committee, the Article on Elective Franchise, the minority report on the article and all the relevant files were referred to the Convention.
Committee on Education14:00:00The Article on Education was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Public Institutions and Buildings14:00:00A progress report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Public Debt and Public Works14:00:00A progress report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Militia14:00:00The Article on Militia was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00A progress report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Municipal Corporations14:00:00The Article on Municipal Corporations was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00A progress report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on School and Public Lands14:00:00The Article on School Lands was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Temperance14:00:00The report of the committee, the Article on Prohibition, and the associated files were referred to the Convention.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment14:00:00Section 8 of File No. 129: Article on Legislative Department, the Article on Manufacturing and Importation of Liquor, and the Article on Militia were referred to the committee.
Committee on Impeachment and Removal from Office14:00:00The Article on Impeachment was referred to the Convention.
Special Committee on the Memorial from B. W. Fuller14:00:00The committee was appointed and received the Invitation from B. W. Fuller.

Friday, 26 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00A committee of three on the Irrigation of Arid Lands was appointed. The reports of the standing committees were presented. Files were read for the second time. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the business before the Convention.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00The articles on education, impeachment, and school lands were taken up and amended by the committee.
Committee on Revenue and Taxation14:00:00The report of the committee, the Article on Revenue and Taxation, and the associated files were referred to the Convention.
Special Committee on Irrigation of Arid Lands14:00:00The committee was appointed and referred a Memorial on the Irrigation and Reclamation of Arid Lands. The committee presented a report to the convention.
Special Committee on the Memorial from B. W. Fuller14:00:00The report of the committee and the Invitation from B. W. Fuller were referred to the Convention.

Saturday, 27 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention00:00:00The Convention does not discuss anything because the delegates are not present.

Monday, 29 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Due to a quorum not being present, the Convention adjourned.

Tuesday, 30 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00The report of the Committee of the Whole from July 25 was read and adopted. The Convention then resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the consideration of File No. 130 and other reports.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00A communication from Brigadier-General Commanding Thomas H. Ruger was referred to the committee.

Wednesday, 31 July 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00The Convention resolves into the Committee of the Whole to discuss File No. 123: Article on Elective Franchise and File No. 121: Article on Judiciary Department. The Committee of the Whole reports to the Convention before adjourning until the evening.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00The Committee of the Whole continued section by section debate on File 123: Article on Elective Franchise. They then began section by section debate on File 121: Article on Judiciary Department.
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00The Report of the Committee on Preamble and Bill of Rights, the Preamble, and Article I: Declaration of Rights were referred to the Convention.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal14:00:00The majority report of the committee, the Article on Corporations other than Municipal, and the associated files were referred to the Convention.
The Convention20:00:00The Convention resolves into the Committee of the Whole. When the Committee of the Whole rose, the Report from the Committee of the Whole was considered.
Committee of the Whole20:00:00The Committee of the Whole debates section by section File 121: Article on Judiciary Department. The Committee then rises into the Convention to report.

Thursday, 01 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00A committee of thirteen to prepare an address for the people of North Dakota was appointed. The Committee of the Whole reported on File No. 130.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00
Committee on Printing14:00:00The committee referred their report on the Resolution on the Printing and Publication of the Constitution as well as the resolution to the Convention.
Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects14:00:00The Instructions for the Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects was referred to the committee.
Committee on School and Public Lands14:00:00Sections 8, 9, and 11 of File No. 130: Article on School Lands were referred to the committee.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment14:00:00Section 2 of File No. 129: Article on Legislative Department was referred to the committee.
Committee on Corporations other than Municipal20:00:00The minority report of the committee was referred to the Convention.

Friday, 02 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00The Convention resolved into the Committee of the Whole for the consideration of the minority and majority reports of the Committee on Judicial Department. When the Committee of the Whole rose, the Report of the Committee of the Whole was considered.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00None
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00A report of the committee on section 2 of the Compact with the United States was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment14:00:00Report from the Committee of the Whole on Files No. 121, 122 and 129 as well as the relevant files were referred to the committee.
The Convention20:00:00The Committee of the Whole presented its report on File No. 129.
Committee of the Whole20:00:00None
Committee on School and Public Lands20:00:00A report of the committee on sections 8, 9, and 11 of File No. 130 was referred to the Convention.

Saturday, 03 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Files No. 136-138 were all read for a second time. The report of the Committee on School Lands was recalled and recommitted to the Committee on School Lands.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00
Committee on the Preamble and Declaration of Rights14:00:00
Committee on Public Institutions and Buildings14:00:00File No. 79 was referred to the Committee from the Convention.
Committee on Public Debt and Public Works14:00:00The Article on Public Debt and Public Works was referred to the Convention.
Committee on County and Township Organization 14:00:00The report of the committee, the Article on County and Township Organization, and File No. 63 were referred to the Convention.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment14:00:00Files No. 133, 137 and 121 were referred to this Committee from the Convention.
Committee on an Address to the People of North Dakota14:00:00The committee was appointed.
The Convention20:00:00The Majority report from the Committee on Corporations Other than Municipal was presented. The report from the Committee of the Whole on Files No. 134 and 135 was adopted.
Committee of the Whole20:00:00

Monday, 05 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00A speech was delivered by Senator Stewart, Senator Regan, and Major Powell.
The Convention20:00:00The Report of the Committee of the Whole was adopted and referred to the Committee on Revision and Adjustment.
Committee of the Whole20:00:00
Committee on Militia20:00:00A resolution on File No. 134 was referred to the committee.
Committee on Miscellaneous Subjects20:00:00The report of the committee, the article on the state seal, and the associated files were referred to the Convention.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment20:00:00

Tuesday, 06 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Two messages regarding the American Sabbath Union were delivered. Files No. 141 and 142 were read a second time.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00None
Committee on Public Institutions and Buildings14:00:00The report of the committee on File No. 79 as well as File No. 79 were referred to the Convention.
The Convention20:00:00The Convention resolved into the Committee of the Whole to consider File No. 132. The Report of the Committee of the Whole on File No. 132 was referred to the Committee on Revision.
Committee of the Whole20:00:00None

Wednesday, 07 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00The Report from the Committee on Apportionment and Representation was presented. File No. 143 was read a second time and adopted. The motion to reconsider the vote on which File No. 143 was adopted was laid on the table.
Committee on Public Institutions and Buildings14:00:00A minority report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Apportionment and Representation14:00:00The report of the committee, the Article on Apportionment, and the associated files were referred to the Convention.
The Convention20:00:00The Convention resolved into the Committee of the Whole to Consider the report of the Committee on Miscellaneous and Other Business.
Committee of the Whole20:00:00

Thursday, 08 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Reports from various committees were presented. The Convention resolved into the Committee of the Whole.
Committee of the Whole14:00:00
Committee on Accounts and Expenses14:00:00The report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on School and Public Lands14:00:00The report of the committee on File No. 130 was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment14:00:00
The Convention20:00:00Report of the Committee of the Whole on Files No. 130, 138, and 145 was presented. The Report of the Committee of the Whole was adopted with the exception of the part referring to section 13 of File No. 130. A motion to adjourn until August 13 was adopted.
Committee of the Whole20:00:00

Tuesday, 13 August 1889

Committee Time Description
Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing09:30:00
The Convention14:00:00Multiple communications were read, and all got referred to a Committee of Five appointed by the chair. The Reports presented were read only by their titles.
Committee on Accounts and Expenses14:00:00The report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Revision and Adjustment14:00:00The report of the committee and the Constitution of North Dakota (as Compiled and Amended by the Committee on Revision and Adjustment) were referred to the Convention.
Committee of Five on Communications14:00:00The committee was appointed. Various petitions were received by the committee.
The Convention20:00:00The Constitution of North Dakota 1889 was taken up to be read section by section. The Preamble and Article I of the Constitution were discussed and amended. The Preamble and Article I, as amended, were adopted. Article I, as amended, was referred to the Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing.

Wednesday, 14 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention09:30:00Multiple communications were presented. Mr. Stevens raised a point of personal privilege. Article II of the Constitution was brought up for discussion and amended. John Emmet Carland was called to the chair by the President. Section 35 of Article II was adopted.
The Convention14:00:00Virgin B. Noble was called to the chair at the beginning of the session. Article II of the Constitution was adopted as amended. Article II was referred to the Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing. Article III was brought up for discussion, amended, and adopted. Article III was referred to the Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing.
Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing14:00:00
The Convention20:00:00Article IV of the Constitution was brought up for discussion and amended. Section 116 of Article IV was made a special order for the following day. Article IV was adopted with the exception of sections 116 and 103.

Thursday, 15 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention10:00:00Multiple resolutions were presented by citizens from various counties. The Convention proceeded to further consideration of Article V. A motion to adopt section 129 of Article V, as reported, was ruled out of order.
The Convention14:00:00Article V of the Constitution, as amended, was adopted and referred to the Engrossing Clerks. Sections 103 and 106, being special orders, were considered. Section 103 of Article V was recommitted to the Committee on Judiciary. The motion to reconsider the vote by which Article V was adopted was laid on the table.
Committee on Judicial Department14:00:00
Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing14:00:00
The Convention20:00:00Mr. Turner was called to the chair by Mr. President. Articles VII, VIII, and IX were adopted as amended. Mr. Flemington moved a call of the house, which motion was lost.
Committee on County and Township Organization 20:00:00

Friday, 16 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention10:00:00Multiple communications and petitions were presented at the beginning of the session. The Report of the Committee on County and Township Organization was adopted. Article X of the Constitution was adopted.
Committee on County and Township Organization 10:00:00A report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing10:00:00
The Convention14:00:00Articles XI, XII, XIII, XIV, and XV as amended were adopted. After the convention took an informal recess of 10 minutes, Mr. President called Mr. Stevens to the chair.
The Convention20:00:00Article XVII of the Constitution as amended was adopted. The motion to reconsider the vote by which Article XIX of the Constitution was adopted was laid on the table. Article XX of the Constitution was adopted. After the Convention took a recess of 10 minutes, Mr. Bartlett of Griggs was called to the chair by Mr. President. The Schedule of the Constitution was brought up for discussion and amended.
Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing20:00:00

Saturday, 17 August 1889

Committee Time Description
The Convention14:00:00Mr. Parsons of Rolette offered a Resolution for the Constitution to be printed in each newspaper published in Dakota, which then got adopted. The Minority Report from the Committee on Five on Communications was adopted. Section 180 of Article XI as amended was adopted. The delegates of the Convention accepted an invitation from a proprietor to attend a reception.
Committee on Reporting and Publication14:00:00A resolution on the number of copies of the proceedings and debates was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Accounts and Expenses14:00:00The report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee of Five on Communications14:00:00The majority and minority reports were referred to the Convention.
The Convention20:00:00Mr. Miller motioned to reconsider the vote in which the debates of the Convention were to be published for the public, which motion was adopted. The Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing gave their report on the final recommended amendments to the Constitution and it was accepted. The Committee on Accounts and Expenses presented their final report and it was accepted. Lastly, the Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing gave the final version of the Constitution, as correctly engrossed. The Convention adopted the Constitution and the member's were invited to sign as the roll call vote was called.
Committee on Accounts and Expenses20:00:00The report of the committee was referred to the Convention.
Committee on Enrolling and Engrossing20:00:00The reports of the committee and the final draft of the constitution were referred to the convention.