Did Congress Approve the Constitution? A Member’s Letter Says “Yes”

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Some people argue the Constitution was adopted illegally. They assert that the Confederation Congress needed to approve the document, but

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This Resolution Suggests Congress Did Agree to a Broad Constitutional Convention

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On April 23, 1787, the Confederation Congress extended the post office franking privilege to all commissioners about to attend the

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May state legislative applications limit an Article V convention? Subject, yes; specific language, probably not

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Originally posted Sept. 12, 2013; amended and reposted Oct. 20, 2016. Some constitutional scholars believe state applications for a convention

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