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 On the question to add the words

it passed in the affirmative.

It was then moved by Mr Rutledge seconded by Mr C Pinckney to fill up the blank after the words “executive to consist of—with the words “One person.”

It was then moved and seconded to postpone the consideration of the last motion.

and on the question to postpone.

it passed in the affirmative.

It was then moved and seconded that the Committee do now rise, report a further progress, and request leave to sit again

the Committee then rose.

Madison
Saturday June 2d. In Committee of whole.

〈William Saml. Johnson, from Connecticut, Daniel of St. Thomas Jennifer, from Maryld—& John Lansing Jr. from N. York, took their seats—〉

〈It was movd. & 2ded. to postpone ye Resol: of Mr. Randolph respecting the Executive in order to take up the 2d. branch of the Legislature; which being negatived by Mas: Con: Del: Virg: N. C. S. C. Geo: agst. N. Y. Pena. Maryd〉