United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866

An amendment to the Constitution of the United States that granted citizenship and equal rights, both civil and legal, to Black Americans, including those who had been emancipated by the thirteenth amendment.

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Session 5084: 1865-12-06 12:00:00

Rev. Boynton enters his duties as Chaplain; Lovell H. Rousseau from Kentucky enters the House; H. Res. 8 and H. Res. 9 are proposed and referred

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Resolution to Grant Henry D. Washburn Privilege of the Floor

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Revolved, That Henry D. Washburn, of Indiana, contesting the seat of Hon. Daniel W. Voorhees, be admitted to the privileges of the floor pending such contest.

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