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The 1st United States Congress sent the suggested amendment to the states for their approval on September 25, 1789. History · Proposal and ratification · Proposal by Congress

... Amendment Exhibit. New exhibit. The First Amendment. 27th Amendment ... Congressional Compensation. Signing Details. Originally proposed September 25, 1789.