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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.
Why was this controversial?
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In the debate that followed, he led opposition to some of the proposals, arguing that they did not go far enough in ensuring individual liberties.

Question: What kind of individual liberties was he advocating for?
Self-contained rewrite: What kind of individual liberties was Elbridge Gerry advocating for?