Conversation so far:
What was Elbridge Gerry most known for as a House Member?
Gerry recanted his opposition to the Constitution, noting that a number of state ratifying conventions had called for amendments that he supported.
How long was he a representative?
where he then served two terms.
Where there any controversies during his time in office?
In June 1789 Gerry proposed that Congress consider all of the proposed constitutional amendments that various state ratifying conventions had called for.

Question: Why was this controversial?
Self-contained rewrite: Why was the controversial issue in play during Elbridge Gerry's time in office?