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George Mason Refused to Sign, and His Objections Became the Bill of Rights Mason wrote Virginia's Declaration of Rights, helped draft the Constitution and refused to sign it. Then his objection became the Bill of Rights. Patrick Henry Against James Madison, the Richmond Debate That Decided Virginia In June 1788 Patrick Henry warned of a consolidated government and Madison answered him point by point. Virginia ratified 89 to 79. Who was right?