United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65

An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.

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Session 8461: 1864-01-13 12:00:00

Mr. Sumner submits a Resolution to Create a Committee on Slavery and Freedmen, which is adopted.

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Resolution to Create a Committee on Slavery and Freedmen

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Resolved, That a select committee of seven be appointed by the chair to take into consideration all propositions and papers concerning slavery and the treatment of freedmen, with leave to report by bill or otherwise.

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