In Convention, — Mr. BREARLY, from the Committee of Eleven, made a further Report, as follows: “1. To add to the clause, ‘to declare war,’ the words, ‘and grant letters
On September 6th, the Convention continued debating Proposal 4 of the Brearly Committee Report concerning the executive branch.
On September 7th, the Convention continued reviewing the Brearly Committee Report and finalized the details of the executive election process.
On September 8th, the Convention continued reviewing the Brearly Committee Report, resuming their debate on the executive’s powers.
On September 10th, the Convention finalized the amendment process, allowing either two-thirds of Congress or state legislatures to propose changes, with three-fourths of the states needed to ratify them.
On September 11th, delegates met briefly and adjourned pending the Committee of Style Report.
On September 12th, delegates discussed the Committee of Style Report, which presented an almost final draft of the Constitution, including a preamble and seven articles.
On September 13th, the Convention continued reviewing the Committee of Style Report, making minor adjustments,\.
On September 14th, the Convention continued reviewing the Committee of Style’s draft, agreeing to most of Article I, Sections 3 through 10, with little debate.
On September 15th, delegates met and discussed the Committee of Style’s draft, making final amendments and bringing the Constitution to its nearly complete form.
