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July 26, 1788
By a vote of 30 to 27, New York State ratifies the U.S. Constitution, becoming the eleventh state to join the Union.
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July 26, 1790
The House of Representatives narrowly passes the Assumption Bill, making the federal government responsible for state debts, a fundamental plank in Treasury Secretary Hamilton's economic reforms.
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