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 3526: 1864-04-09 12:00:00

The Senate informs the House that they have passed S. Res. 16 and ask the concurrence of the House.

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Mr. Speaker: The Senate (two-thirds concurring therein) have passed a joint resolution of the following title, viz:

S. Res. 16. Joint resolution submitting to the legislatures of the several States a proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States; in which I am directed to ask the concurrence of this House.

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