Report on the Ratification Debate Originally, it was agreed that the Constitution should be communicated to the governing body of each state, and when ratified by nine states, Congress should prepare for implementation. It was immediately circulated, and enthusiastically received with favor. The Constitution was welcomed by farmers, mechanics, and merchants. Soon, however, the newspapers together with the views of men eminent for ability, honesty, and patriotism, were against its adoption; and they won support …showed first 75 words of 575 total…

…showed last 75 words of 575 total…the President of Congress informed the leaders that nine states ratified the Constitution. Also on that day, a committee was appointed to report an act "for putting the said Constitution into operation." It was not until September 13th that Congress agreed upon a plan. Finally, in New York, in March, 1789, the commencing proceedings under the newly ratified Constitution took place. References Baker Jr., J. S. (1993). Constitutional architecture. [EBSCO Host]. Available: http://ehostvgw1.epnet.com: (2002, April 4).