Subjects – Bill of Rights
Representative James Madison of Virginia
May 04, 1789
On this date, Representative James Madison of Virginia announced his intention to introduce a resolution to create a bill of rights.
The 27th Amendment
September 25, 1789
On this date, the First Congress (1789–1791) submitted the original 12 amendments to the Constitution, crafted by Representative James Madison of Virginia, to the states for ratification.