The Debates in the Several State Conventions on the Adoption of the Federal Constitution: As Recommended by the General Convention at Philadelphia in 1787. Together with the Journal of the Federal Convention, Luther Martin's Letter, Yates's Minutes, Congressional Opinions, Virginia and Kentucky Resolutions of '98-'99, and Other Illustrations of the Constitution, Volume 4J. B. Lippincott, 1863 |
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... decide upon the most effectual means of removing the defects of our federal union . " This is a general , discretional authority to propose any alteration they thought proper or necessary . Were not the state legislatures afterwards to ...
... decide upon the most effectual means of removing the defects of our federal union . " This is a general , discretional authority to propose any alteration they thought proper or necessary . Were not the state legislatures afterwards to ...
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... decide rightly . The Confederation derived its sole support from the state legislatures . This rendered it weak and ineffectual . It was therefore necessary that the foundations of this govern- ment should be laid on the broad basis of ...
... decide rightly . The Confederation derived its sole support from the state legislatures . This rendered it weak and ineffectual . It was therefore necessary that the foundations of this govern- ment should be laid on the broad basis of ...
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... decide against himself ? I am obliged to the worthy member from New Hanover for assist- ing me with objections . None can impeach but the repre- sentatives ; and the impeachments are to be determined by the senators , who are one of the ...
... decide against himself ? I am obliged to the worthy member from New Hanover for assist- ing me with objections . None can impeach but the repre- sentatives ; and the impeachments are to be determined by the senators , who are one of the ...
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... deciding vote , and that of course he , and not the Senate , legislated . I confess I was struck with astonishment at such an objection , especially as it came from a gentleman of character . As far as my understanding goes , the Vice ...
... deciding vote , and that of course he , and not the Senate , legislated . I confess I was struck with astonishment at such an objection , especially as it came from a gentleman of character . As far as my understanding goes , the Vice ...
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... decide in cases of this kind . These , I believe , are the principles upon which the Conven- tion formed this officer . 6th clause of the 3d section read . Mr. JAMES GALLOWAY wished gentlemen to offer their objections . That they must ...
... decide in cases of this kind . These , I believe , are the principles upon which the Conven- tion formed this officer . 6th clause of the 3d section read . Mr. JAMES GALLOWAY wished gentlemen to offer their objections . That they must ...
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