Mr Randolph observing that almost every Speaker had made objections to the clause as it stood, moved in order to a further consideration of the subject, that the motion of Mr Govr Morris should be postponed, and on this question It was lost the States being equally divided.
Massts no. Cont no. N. J. ay. Pena ay. Del. ay. Md ay. Va ay. N. C. no. S. C. no. Geo. no.
On Mr Govr Morris motion
Massts no. Cont no. N. J. no. Pa ay. Del. no. Md no. Va no. N. C. divd. S. C. no. Geo. no.
The several clauses of Sect: 1. Art IX, were then separately postponed after inserting "and other public ministers" next after "ambassadors."
Mr Madison hinted for consideration, whether a distinction might not be made between different sorts of Treaties–allowing the President & Senate to make Treaties eventual and of alliance for limited terms–and requiring the concurrence of the whole Legislature in other Treaties.
The 1st Sect Art IX. was finally referred nem: con: to the committee of Five, and the House then
Adjourned.