Proposed amendment to the United States Constitution
Rhode Island Amendment 6 (1790) — barring compelled military duty except by voluntary enlistment or invasion
By Daniel OwenSupportsThe publisher has indicated that they support ratification of this proposal.May 29, 1790May 29, 1790 at 12:00 PM
6th. That no person shall be compelled to do military duty, otherwise than by voluntary enlistment, except in cases of general invasion, any thing in the second paragraph of the sixth article of the constitution, or any law made under the constitution to the contrary notwithstanding.