<P> James Madison and Hamilton were two of the leaders of the proportional representation group . Madison argued that a conspiracy of large states against the small states was unrealistic as the large states were so different from each other . Hamilton argued that the states were artificial entities made up of individuals , and accused small state representatives of wanting power , not liberty ( see History of the United States Senate ) . </P>
who were on different sides in the debate over how representation in congress should be allocated
Hamilton James Madison