Historical Documents, Research, and Educational Resources
The story of Article the First is found in original documents, legislative journals, historical records, and continuing research.
This resource collection brings those materials together so you can examine the evidence, understand the questions, and explore the unfinished story for yourself.
Historical research is an ongoing process. Additional documents and findings will be added as they are located, reviewed, and verified.
Three Paths Forward
– Path to Ratification
If Article the First remains legally pending, additional states could consider ratification. However, because its final language says “nor more than one Representative for every fifty thousand persons,” ratification would not itself compel Congress to enlarge the House beyond 435. Click for more information.
State Ratification Records
Explore the available records from each state reported to have ratified Article the First.
Each state folder may include legislative journals, resolutions, correspondence, historical accounts, research notes, and links to original sources. Click here.
– Congressional Legislation
More information coming soon.
– New Representation Amendment through Article V
More information coming soon.
Original Congressional Documents
Follow Article the First through the First Congress—from its initial House proposal and Senate revisions to the final resolution submitted to the states on September 25, 1789.
Documents coming soon.
- House Proposal — August 24, 1789
- Senate Revisions
- Conference and Final Agreement
- Enrolled Resolution — September 25, 1789
Articles and Research
Read research papers, historical commentary, source analyses, and continuing discoveries concerning Article the First and constitutional representation (coming soon.)
More Educational Resources & Materials
weekly Committee of correspondence round table
A weekly online roundtable is available for research briefings, every TUES EVE 8-9PM EDT at www.EducateGrowGlorify. More information available here.
Book STUDIES
Weekly book studies are held online at no cost. Click to view calendar of studies.
Online Article THE FIRST CLASS
A monthly online classes is provided free of charge every FIRST WED EVE 8:30-9:30PM EDT at www.EducateGrowGlorify. More information is available here.
Videos and Presentations
Watch educational presentations that explain the history, language, ratification record, and continuing importance of Article the First. Click here.
Printables
Download and print these educational flyers and posters to help introduce Article the First, encourage further study, and invite others to become engaged in the ratification effort. Click here.
MORE Educational Materials are ADDED AS THEY BECOME AVAILABLE!
Access educational materials, reference sheets, presentation resources, and other documents for personal study and community education.
ATFI Books
Article the First: The Forgotten Story of Constitutional Representation Book One — Coming Soon!
Independent Article the First Ratification Resources & Reviews
Disclaimer: The Article the First Initiative™ presents current research and findings. Links to other videos, other books, other websites are provided as additional resources and do not imply endorsement of every view, interpretation, or conclusion expressed on those sites. Click here, then scroll to middle of page.
Ways to Get Involved
- Federal & State Forensic Research
- Know the pushback research
- boots on the ground
ATFI is currently in Phase One: Education, and involvement is welcomed at every level—as little or as much as you wish to contribute. Whether you enjoy historical research, have computer skills, can distribute flyers, or are willing to speak with podcasters, community members, and elected representatives, there is a place for you. Because opportunities are continually developing, please request the latest copy of the ATFI Action Guide for current information and guidance. Contact Us.
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