Proposed amendment to the United States Constitution
Rhode Island Amendment 2 (1790) — restricting Congress's power over the times, places, and manner of elections
By Daniel OwenSupportsThe publisher has indicated that they support ratification of this proposal.May 29, 1790May 29, 1790 at 12:00 PM
2d. That Congress shall not alter, modify or interfere in the times, places or manner of holding elections for Senators and Representatives or either of them, except when the legislature of any state shall neglect, refuse or be disabled by invasion or rebellion to prescribe the same; or in case when the provision made by the states, is so imperfect as that no consequent election is had, and then only until the legislature of such state, shall make provision in the premises.