 The business committee announced its proposed resolutions on May 31 (interrupting Johnson's speech), and after a short debate, they were adopted.The resolutions essentially praised freedom of assembly, denounced the legislature's violation of state and federal laws, condemned secessionist leaders, and declared the June 8 vote and the state's formation of a military league with the Confederacy unconstitutional.Nelson, as president, was empowered to summon the convention at a future date and select the place where it would convene.