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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The House of Representatives of the Thirty-Eighth Session of Congress

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Session 8138: 1863-12-16 12:00:00

Mr. Rollins submits a Resolution on the Object of the War, which is laid over under the rules; the Committee on Rebellious States is appointed.

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Appointment of the Select Committee on Rebellious States

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On Rebellious States.––Mr. H. Winter Davis, Mr. Gooch, Mr. James C. Allen, Mr. Ashley, Mr. Fenton, Mr. Holman, Mr. Smithers, Mr. Blow, and Mr. English.

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  • Motion to Excuse Mr. Gooch from Service on the Committee on the Rebellious States (introduced on 1864-01-22 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e732912) [This moment shown]

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