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The Senate proceeds to consideration of H. R. 374 in the Committee of the Whole; it is reported to the Senate and passed
An Act
To secure freedom to all persons within the Territories of the United States.
Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That slavery or involuntary servitude, in all cases whatsoever, (other that in the punishment of crime, whereof the party shall have been duly convicted) shall henceforth cease, and be prohibited forever in all the Territories of the United States, now existing, or hereafter to be formed or acquired in any way.