James Madison

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MA- motions to discussion; How long should a presidential term be? Should presidents be able to be reelected?

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Opening statements under way

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Starting up day #4! Keep you posted

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SC- no
VA- yes
MD- yes
DE- yes
MA- abstain
PA- yes
NJ- Yes
Bill passes!

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Voting on the Bill

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PA makes an amendment for treatment conditions of slaves.

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Motion for bill - Abolish slave trade but each state can decide for individual slavery... open to amendments

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Massachusetts feels slavery is morally wrong

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Should we abolish slave trade but keep the current slaves? New Jersey, Maryland, and Virginia think so!

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New Jersey motions for discussion.

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MD- Motion for discussion

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Strategy session between states

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Starting up opening statements for Issue #3- Should slavery and slave trade be allowed to continue??

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SC- yes
VA- yes
MD- yes
DE- no
MA- yes
PA- yes
NJ- yes
Bill passed!

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Voting for Bill - 5:10 ratio for reps & 1/3 slaves count. Keep you posted for results!

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New Jersey shocks the nations representatives. #crazy #OMG

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PA comes up with the idea of having a range of 3-10 representives

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Surprisingly.. New Jersey threatens to leave the convention... #confused

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MA opened up a discussion, seconded by VA

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South Carolina made another amendment to change slaves back up to one-half, seconded by Maryland