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The yeas and nays were not inserted in the journals , but were entered partly in a
separate volume , and partly on loose sheets of paper . They were taken , not
individually , but by states . Instead of publishing them , as they appear in the ...
The yeas and nays were not inserted in the journals , but were entered partly in a
separate volume , and partly on loose sheets of paper . They were taken , not
individually , but by states . Instead of publishing them , as they appear in the ...
Էջ 178
three , agreed by the house to stand part of the report entered on the journal of
the 6th instant . It was moved by Mr . Pinckney , and seconded , to postpone the
second clause of the report from the grand committee , entered on the journals of
...
three , agreed by the house to stand part of the report entered on the journal of
the 6th instant . It was moved by Mr . Pinckney , and seconded , to postpone the
second clause of the report from the grand committee , entered on the journals of
...
Էջ 272
The honourable Mr . Livingston , from the committee of eleven , to whom were
referred A proposition respecting the debts of the several states , entered on the
journal of the 18th instant , and a proposition respecting the militia , entered on
the ...
The honourable Mr . Livingston , from the committee of eleven , to whom were
referred A proposition respecting the debts of the several states , entered on the
journal of the 18th instant , and a proposition respecting the militia , entered on
the ...
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All debts contracted and engagements entered o into , by or under the authority
of Congress , shall be " as valid against the United States under this consti" lütion
as under the confederation ” . Which passed in the affirmative . · On the question
...
All debts contracted and engagements entered o into , by or under the authority
of Congress , shall be " as valid against the United States under this consti" lütion
as under the confederation ” . Which passed in the affirmative . · On the question
...
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It was moved and seconded to postpone the report of the committee entered on
the journal on the 24th instant , to take up the following proposition : « That no act
of the legislature for the purpose of “ regulating the commerce of the United ...
It was moved and seconded to postpone the report of the committee entered on
the journal on the 24th instant , to take up the following proposition : « That no act
of the legislature for the purpose of “ regulating the commerce of the United ...
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Էջ 481 - To exercise exclusive legislation in all cases whatsoever, over such district (not exceeding ten miles square) as may, by cession of particular States, and the acceptance of Congress, become the seat of government of the United States, and to exercise like authority over all places purchased, by the consent of the legislature of the State in which the same shall be, for the erection of forts, magazines, arsenals, dockyards, and other needful 'buildings.
Էջ 472 - The person having the greatest number of votes as Vice President, shall be the Vice President, if such number be a majority of the whole number of electors appointed, and if no person have a majority, then from the two highest numbers on the list, the Senate shall choose the Vice President; a quorum for the purpose shall consist of two-thirds of the whole number of Senators, and a majority of the whole number shall be necessary to a choice. But no person constitutionally ineligible to the office...
Էջ 358 - States in congress assembled ; and that it is the opinion of this convention, that it should afterwards be submitted to a convention of delegates, chosen in each state by the people thereof, under the recommendation of its legislature, for their assent and ratification...
Էջ 409 - That religion or the duty which we owe to our Creator, and the manner of discharging it, can be directed only by reason and conviction, not by force or violence ; and, therefore, all men are equally entitled to the free exercise of religion, according to the dictates of conscience ; and that it is the mutual duty of all to practice Christian forbearance, love and charity towards each other.
Էջ 452 - Congress shall make no law respecting an establishment of religion, or prohibiting the free exercise thereof; or abridging the freedom of speech, or of the press; or the right of the people peaceably to assemble, and to petition the government for a redress of grievances.
Էջ 216 - If any person guilty of, or charged with, treason, felony, or other high misdemeanor, in any State, shall flee from justice, and be found in any of the United States, he shall, upon demand of the governor or executive power of the State from which he fled, be delivered up, and removed to the State having jurisdiction of his offence.
Էջ 11 - May next a convention of delegates, who shall have been appointed by the several States, be held at Philadelphia for the sole and express purpose of revising the articles of Confederation and reporting to Congress and the several legislatures such alterations and provisions therein as shall, when agreed to in Congress and confirmed by the States, render the federal Constitution adequate to the exigencies of government and the preservation of the Union.
Էջ 467 - Resolved by the senate and house of representatives of the United States of America in congress assembled (two-thirds of both houses concurring,) That the following article be proposed to the legislatures of the several states as an amendment to the constitution of the United States...
Էջ 383 - That the said report with the resolutions and letter accompanying the same be transmitted to the several legislatures in order to be submitted to a convention of delegates chosen in each state by the people thereof in conformity to the resolves of the convention made and provided in that case.
Էջ 404 - Virginia, declare and make known that the powers granted under the Constitution, being derived from the people of the United States, may be resumed by them whenever the same shall be perverted to their injury or oppression...