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 13123: 1866-12-17 12:00:00

S. 1 is enrolled and signed by the President pro tempore; the death of Senator Wright is announced

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Resolutions on the Death of William Wright

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Resolved, That the Senate has heard with deep sensibility the announcement of the death of Hon. William Wright, while a Senator in Congress from the State of New Jersey.

Resolved, That as a testimonial of respect for the memory of the deceased, the members of the Senate will wear the usual badge of mourning for thirty days.

Resolved, That these proceedings be communicated to the family of the deceased by the Secretary of the Senate.

Resolved, That as a further mark of respect to the memory of the deceased, the Senate do now adjourn.

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