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chro nolog y 1827 December 14 The house of delegates passes a bill submitting the question of convention to the freeholders. 1828 April The freeholders endorse the convention by a vote of 21,8 96 to 16,6 37 . 18 29 February 10 The general assembly enacts a law calling the convention into being.The vote—114 to 93in the house of delegates, 17 to 7 in the senate. May The delegates are elected by the freeholders in senatorial districts. October 5 The convention opens in Richmond. October 26 The convention resolves itself into committee of the whole to commence debate on the reports of the select committees. December 5 The Gordon plan for the apportionment of senators and representatives is adopted in committee of the whole, 49 to 43. 258 The Virginia Convention December 16 The convention begins consideration of the report of the committee of the whole. 18 30 January 4 The select committee of seven, Madison chairman, reports the draft of an amended constitution. January 14 The proposed constitution, after further amendment, is adopted, 55 to 4 0. January 15 The convention adjourns sine die. April The constitution is ratified in the counties, 26,055 to 15,56 3. ...

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