On the question Massts no. Cont no. N. Y. ay. N. J. ay. Pa ay. Del. ay. Md ay. Va ay. N. C. no. S. C. ay. Geo. ay.
The clause relating to equality of votes being under consideration,
Docr Franklin observed that this question could not be properly put by itself, the Com̃ittee having reported several propositions as mutual conditions of each other. He could not vote for it if separately taken, but should vote for the whole together.
Col. Mason perceived the difficulty & suggested a reference of the rest of the Report to ye Committee just appointed, that the whole might be brought into one view.
Mr Randolph disliked ye reference to that Committee, as it consisted of members from States opposed to the wishes of the smaller States, and could not therefore be acceptable to the latter.
Mr Martin & Mr Jenifer moved to postpone the clause till the Come last appointed shd report.
Mr Madison observed that if the uncommitted part of the Report was connected with the part just committed, it ought also to be committed; if not connected, it need not be postponed till report should be made.
On the question for postponing, moved by Mr Martin & Mr Jenifer,—Cont N. J. Del. Md Va Geo. ay. Pa N. C. S. C. no. Mass. N. Y. divided.
The 1st clause relating to the originating of money bills was then resumed.
Mr Governr Morris was opposed to a restriction of this right in either branch, considered merely in itself and as unconnected with the point of representation in the 2d branch. It will disable the 2d branch from proposing its own money plans, and giving the people an opportunity of judging by comparison of the merits of those proposed by the 1st branch.