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Official Submission to the States
- When
- October 2, 1789
- Where
- transmittal to state legislatures
The twelve approved articles of amendment were officially submitted to the legislatures of the several states for consideration on October 2, 1789.
Following congressional approval on September 25, 1789, the twelve articles of amendment were officially submitted to the Legislatures of the several States for consideration on October 2, 1789. This submission began the ratification process, though the scope here covers only the proposal and transmittal of the twelve amendments.
Sources
- United States Bill of Rights Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-06
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