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 14036: 1865-02-01 12:00:00

Message received from the House on the enrollment and signing of S. Res. 16.

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Mr. President: The President of the United States this day approved and signed a joint resolution (S. 16) submitting to the legislatures of the several States a proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States.

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