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.
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.
