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208 from the committee of the whole house, and to insert the words "the citizens of the United States;" which passed in the negative.

Yea: Pennsylvania, 1. Nays: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Delaware, Maryland, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, 9.

It was moved and seconded to alter the 2d clause of the 9th resolution, reported from the committee of the whole house, so as to read, "to be chosen by electors to be appointed by the several legislatures of the individual states;" which passed in the negative.

Yeas: Delaware, Maryland, 2. Nays: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, 8.

It was moved and seconded to agree to the following clause, namely, "to be chosen by the national legislature:" which passed unanimously in the affirmative.

It was moved and seconded to postpone the consideration of the following clause, "for the term of seven years;" which was unanimously agreed to.

On the question to agree to the following clause, namely, "with power to carry into effect the national laws," it passed unanimously in the affirmative.

On the question to agree to the following clause, namely, "to appoint to offices in cases not otherwise provided for," it passed unanimously in the affirmative.

It was moved and seconded to strike out the following words, namely, "to be ineligible a second time;" which passed in the affirmative.

Yeas: Massachusetts, Connecticut, New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Georgia, 6. Nays: Delaware, Virginia, North Carolina, South Carolina, 4.

It was moved and seconded to strike out the words "seven years," and insert the words "good behavior;" which passed in the negative.

Yeas: New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Delaware, Virginia, 4. Nays: Massachusetts, Connecticut, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Georgia, 6.

It was moved and seconded to strike out the words "seven years;" which passed in the negative.

Yeas: Massachusetts, Pennsylvania, Delaware, North Carolina, 4. Nays: Connecticut, New Jersey, Maryland, Virginia, South Carolina, Georgia, 6.

It was moved and seconded to reconsider the vote to strike out the words "to be ineligible a second time."