1787–1789
CC Day 38: District Allotment Debate Cont’d
On July 10th, the Convention heard a report from the Committee of Eleven, formed the previous day, recommending that the lower House consist of 65 representatives.
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On July 10th, the Convention heard a report from the Committee of Eleven, formed the previous day, recommending that the lower House consist of 65 representatives.
On July 11th, delegates continued to debate the Gerry Committee Report.
On July 12th, the Convention agreed that a census would be conducted within six years of the Convention and every ten years thereafter.
On July 13th, the delegates agreed that, before the first census, taxation would follow each state’s original representation.
On July 14th, the Convention continued debate on the Gerry Committee Report.
On July 16th, the Connecticut Compromise narrowly passed, establishing proportional representation in the lower house of the legislature . . .
On July 17th, delegates from the large states met privately but ultimately decided not to challenge the Connecticut Compromise.
On July 18th, the Convention continued its work of revising the Virginia Plan.
On July 19th, at the prompting of Gouverneur Morris of Pennsylvania (1752–1816), the Convention reconsidered aspects of the executive branch.
On July 20th, delegates continued debating the executive branch as outlined by the revised Virginia Plan.