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| Field name | Value |
|---|---|
| Collection Reference Number | GLC03764 |
| From Archive Folder | Documents Relating to 1795 |
| Title | Resolutions in the Virginia House of Delegates recommending additional Amendments to Constitution |
| Date | 12 December 1795 |
| Author | Stewart, John (1759-1823?) |
| Document Type | Government document |
| Content Description | Instructs Virginia senators and representatives in the U.S. Congress to "unite their utmost exertions" to obtain the following constitutional amendments included: 1. treaties that become law must be ratified by the House; 2. impeachments be conducted by a tribunal other than the Senate; 3. changing Senate terms to three years with one third of the Senate changing each year; 4. excluding judges from holding other offices. Stewart was the clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates. Co-signed by R. Brooke for the state Senate. |
| Subjects | Government and Civics US Constitution Congress Law Treaty Global History and Civics US Constitutional Amendment Impeachment Judiciary |
| People | Stewart, John (1759-1823?) |
| Place written | Richmond, Virginia |
| Theme | Government & Politics; Law |
| Sub-collection | The Gilder Lehrman Collection, 1493-1859 |
| Additional Information | Stewart was the clerk of the Virginia House of Delegates. |
| Copyright | The Gilder Lehrman Institute of American History |
| Module | Settlement, Commerce, Revolution and Reform: 1493-1859 |