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“ IV. RESOLVED, That the members of the second branch of the legislature of the United States ought to be chosen by the individual legislatures; to be of the age of 30 years at least; to hold their offices for six years, one-third to go out biennally; to receive a compensation for the devotion of their time to the publick service; to be ineligible to and incapable of holding any office, under the authority of the United States (except those peculiarly belonging to the functions of the second branch) during the term for which they are elected, and for one year thereafter. ”

“ The proceedings since Monday last were unanimously referred to the Committee of Detail, and the Convention then unanimously adjourned till Monday, August 6th that the Committee of Detail might have time to prepare and report the Constitution. ”