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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 5085: 1865-12-20 12:00:00

A joint resolution amending the Constitution is referred to the Senate from the House; the Committee on the District of Columbia reports back S. 1 with amendments

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Resolutions on the Death of Orlando Kellogg

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Resolved, That the Senate has received with deep sensibility the message of the House of Representatives announcing the death of Hon. Orlando Kellogg, a member of that House from the State of New York.

Resolved, That as a testimony 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 a copy of these proceedings be transmitted to the family of the deceased by the Secretary of the Senate.

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

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