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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The Senate of the Thirty-Eighth Session of Congress

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Session 13796: 1864-01-14 12:00:00

The Select Committee on Slavery and Freedmen is appointed.

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Appointment of the Special Committee on Slavery and Freedmen

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The Special Committee on Slavery and Freedmen.—Mr. Sumner, Mr. Howard, Mr. Carlile, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Buckalew, Mr. Brown, and Mr. Conness.

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