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
thinks President should share in treaty-making power, 239;
moves executive have power to appoint to future offices, 246;
moves executive appoint officers not to be appointed by states,
247;
moves to permit slave trade in states permitting it, 251;
favors postponement of question of executive succession, 256;
thinks legislature will not improperly ask removal of judges, 257;
moves that judiciary have equity power, 260;
explains meaning of _ex post facto_ laws, 268;
thinks small states should not secure claims of large states, 276;
moves that legislatures consent to formation of new states, 280;
thinks tranquillity of states should be guaranteed, 282, 283;
asks if Congress is to concur in constitution, 284;
on committee of August 31, 292;
thinks eventual election of President should be with whole
legislature, 310;
moves that vote of presidential electors be from all who are
appointed, 312;
favors an executive council, 332;
objects to state export duties, 366;
on committee on sumptuary legislation, 366;
moves to strike out "direct taxes," 367.
Duties on exports.
_See_ Exports.
Imports.
_See_ Imports.
E
Election, of executive.
_See_ Executive, national, election of.
Of Representatives.
_See_ Legislature, national, House of Representatives, election
of.
Of Senators.
_See_ Legislature, national, Senate, election of.
Electors.
_See_ Executive, national, election of.
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