In 1785, voting power in the U.S. Congress was divided equally among the states. The nation at the time was living under the Articles of Confederation.
equality of the states
No congress votes on that issue but the states can pressure congress into voting either way.
To try to maintain their voting power in Congress.
in 1785 in 1785
I don't want to make this sound trite, but, Congress gets this power from you and me. (assuming you are an American of voting age)
checks and balances i think.. A+
To maintain their voting power in Congress.
What
There was an issue of representation of states in congress.
Congress passed the Land Ordinance of 1785, which organized western lands, in the year 1785.
equal voting power in Congress
equal voting power in Congress