The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September 1787. Volume 2Madison, James
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The Journal of the Debates in the Convention which Framed the Constitution of the United States, May-September 1787. Volume 2
Madison, James
Constitutional law -- United States; Constitutions -- United States; United States. Constitution
_Sect._ 9. The migration or importation of such persons as the
several states now existing shall think proper to admit, shall
not be prohibited by the Congress prior to the year one thousand
eight hundred and eight, but a tax or duty may be imposed on
such importation, not exceeding ten dollars for each person.
The privilege of the writ of habeas corpus shall not be
suspended, unless when in cases of rebellion or invasion the
public safety may require it.
No bill of attainder shall be passed, nor any ex post facto law.
No capitation tax shall be laid, unless in proportion to the
census herein before directed to be taken.[75]
[75] "No preference shall be given by any regulation of
commerce or revenue to the ports of one State over those
of another--nor shall vessels bound to or from one State
be obliged to enter, clear or pay duties in another,"
interlined by Madison.
No tax or duty shall be laid on articles exported from any
State.
No money shall be drawn from the treasury, but in consequence of
appropriations made by law.
No title of nobility shall be granted by the United States. And
no person holding any office of profit or trust under them,
shall, without the consent of the Congress, accept of any
present, emolument, office, or title, of any kind whatever, from
any king, prince, or foreign state.
_Sect._ 10. No state shall coin money, nor emit bills of credit,
nor make anything but gold or silver coin a tender in payment of
debts, nor pass any bill of attainder, nor ex post facto laws,
nor laws altering or impairing the obligation of contracts; nor
grant letters of marque and reprisal, nor enter into any treaty,
alliance, or confederation, nor grant any title of nobility.
No state shall, without the consent of Congress, lay imposts or
duties on imports or exports, nor with such consent, but to the
use of the treasury of the United States.[76][77] Nor keep
troops nor ships of war in time of peace, nor enter into any
agreement or compact with another state, nor with any foreign
power. Nor engage in any war, unless it shall be actually
invaded by enemies, or the danger of invasion be so iminent, as
not to admit of delay until the Congress can be consulted.
[76] provided that no State shall be restrained from
imposing the usual duties on produce exported from such
State for the sole purpose of defraying the charges of
inspecting packing storing & indemnifying the losses on
such produce while in the custody of public officers.
But all such regulations shall in case of abuse be
subject to the revision & controul of Congress.--Marginal
note by Madison.
[77] "No State shall without the consent of Congress,"
interlined by Madison.
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