United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65

An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.

Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives

Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives for the Thirty-Eighth Session of Congress.

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Session 3678: 1864-05-04 00:00:00

The Resolution and Report on the Missouri Contested Election are created and referred into the House.

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Resolution on the Missouri Contested Election

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Resolved, That Francis P. Blair, jr., is not entitled to a seat in this house as a representative in the 38th Congress from the 1st congressional district in Missouri.

Resolved, That Samuel Knox is entitled to a seat in this house as a representative in the 38th Congress from the 1st congressional district in Missouri.

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