The Southern members of the convention were therefore very anxious to secure for their section the largest possible representation in Congress, and at the same time to restrain the taxing power of that body.

——因此，制宪会议的南方成员非常急于为他们的支部争取在国会中尽可能多的代表，同时限制该机构的征税权。

In 1781, even before the treaty of peace was signed, the Congress, having found out how futile were its taxing powers, carried a resolution of amendment to the Articles of Confederation, authorizing the levy of a moderate duty on imports.

1781 年， 甚至在和平条约签署之前，国会发现其征税权是多么徒劳， 就通过了一项修正《邦联条例》的决议，授权对进口商品征收适度的关税。