Mr Broom & Mr Martin moved to postpone Mr Gerry's allotment of Electors, leaving a fit ratio to be reported by the Committee to be appointed for detailing the Resolutions.
On this motion,
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Mr Houston 2ded the motion of Mr Elseworth to add another Elector to N. H. & Georgia. On the Question;
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Mr Williamson moved as an amendment to Mr Gerry's allotment of Electors in the 1st instance that in future elections of the Natl Executive, the number of Electors to be appointed by the several States shall be regulated by their respective numbers of Representatives in the 1st branch pursuing as nearly as may be the present proportions.
On question on Mr Gerry's ratio of Electors
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"to be removable on impeachment and conviction for malpractice or neglect of duty," see Resol. 9.
Mr Pinkney & Mr Govr Morris moved to strike out this part of the Resolution. Mr P. observd he ought not to be impeachable whilst in office.