1787–1789
CC Day 70: The Slave Trade Clause
On August 25th, the Convention approved the debt provision, affirming that “all debts…under the authority of Congress” would remain valid.
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On August 25th, the Convention approved the debt provision, affirming that “all debts…under the authority of Congress” would remain valid.
On August 27th, delegates continued reviewing the Committee of Detail Report.
On August 16th, delegates turned to Article VII, which defined congressional powers.
On August 28th, the Convention discussed Articles XI-XV of the Committee of Detail Report, addressing provisions including the writ of habeas corpus, limits on states’ powers, mutual privileges and immunities, and extradition.
On August 29th, the Convention reviewed Article XVI of the Committee of Detail Report before referring the full faith and credit clause to the Committee on State Commitments, chaired by John Rutledge (1739–1800) of South Carolina.
On August 30th, the Convention continued reviewing the Committee of Detail Report, approving provisions for admitting new states and guaranteeing a republican form of government for each.
On August 31st, delegates completed their review of the Committee of Detail Report, settling the process for ratifying the Constitution by requiring approval from nine states.
On September 1st, the Convention heard reports from the Brearly and Rutledge Committees which recommended altering the ineligibility clause in Article VI, Section 9, as well as the bankruptcy provision in Article XVI.
On September 3rd, delegates continued discussing Article XVI, agreeing to the full faith and credit clause, as well as uniform bankruptcy laws. The Convention then revisited and adopted the ineligibility clause in Article VI, Section 9.
On September 4th, the Convention explored the first four proposals of the Brearly Committee Report, approving proposals granting Congress the power to levy taxes for “the common defense and general welfare” and to regulate commerce with Indian tribes.