First nine states to ratify the constitution

Delaware ratifies the constitution

Dec 7, 1787

Delaware is the first state to ratify the constitution. The vote was 30 to 0 in favor of the constitution.

Pennsylvania ratifies the Constitution

Dec 12, 1787

46 People were for the Constitution and 23 against.

New Jersey ratifies the Constitution

Dec 18, 1787

38 people voted for the Constitution; 0 against.

Georgia ratifies the Constitution

Jan 2, 1788

26 people for the Constitution; 0 against

Connecticut ratifies the Constitution

Jan 9, 1788

128 people for the Constitution, 40 against.

Massachusetts ratifies the Constitution

Feb 6, 1788

187 people for the Constitution; 168 against.

Maryland ratifies the Constitution

Apr 28, 1788

63 people for the Constitution; 11 against

South Carolina Ratifies the Constitution

May 23, 1788

149 people for the Constitution; 73 against

New Hampshire ratifies the Constitution

Jun 21, 1788

57 people for the Constituion; 47 against. New Hampshire is the 9th state to ratify the constitution.