@SteveSilbert The amendment language Congress sends to the state legislatures is the final language, if enough states ratify. No editing during ratification.
#230YearsAgo: Out for Ratification - Congress approved 12 potential amendments to the U.S. Constitution, sending to the state legislatures for consideration. https://t.co/1zyBYNWDSd
@SteveSilbert@USSenate It was debated. In 1787, the view was no member of the gov’t would exceed the limited powers listed in the #USConstitution. Plus a concern that listing some rights might weaken others. Many states ratified w/ demands for a #BillOfRights.