Mr Williamson was for postponing instead of striking out, in order to consider whether this might not be a good provision, in cases where the Judiciary were interested or too closely connected with the parties.
Mr Ghorum had doubts as to striking out. The Judges might be connected with the States being parties–He was inclined to think the mode proposed in the clause would be more satisfactory than to refer such cases to the Judiciary.
On the Question for postponing the 2d & 3d Section it passed in the negative.
N. H. ay. Massts no. Cont no. N. J. no. Pena abst. Del. no. Md no. Va no. N. C. ay. S. C. no. Geo. ay.
Mr Wilson urged the striking out, the Judiciary being a better provision.
On Question for striking out 2 & 3 Sections Art: IX
N. H. ay. Mass. ay. Ct ay. N. J. ay. Pa abst. Del. ay. Md ay. Va ay. N. C. no. S. C. ay. Geo. no.
Art X. Sect. 1. "The Executive power of the U. S. shall be vested in a single person. His stile shall be "The President of the U. S. of America" and his title shall be "His Excellency." He shall be elected by ballot by the Legislature. He shall hold his office during the term of seven years; but shall not be elected a second time."
On the question for vesting the power in a single person–It was agreed to nem: con: So also on the stile and title.
Mr Rutlidge moved to insert "joint" before the word "ballot," as the most convenient mode of electing.