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 3667: 1864-05-06 12:00:00

The Committee of Elections submits a Report and Resolutions on the Missouri Contested Election.

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Resolution on the Missouri Contested Election

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There are 3 proposed amendments related to this document on which decisions have not been taken.

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.

Decisions yet to be taken

  • Resolution on the Missouri Contested Election (introduced on 1864-05-06 12:00:00 - CREATE_FROM - e734815) [This document]
    • Motion to Postpone Missouri Contested Election Resolutions (introduced on 1864-06-10 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e740970)
      • Motion for the Yeas and Nays on Motion to Postpone (introduced on 1864-06-10 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e740974) [This moment shown]
  • Report on the Missouri Contested Election (introduced on 1864-05-06 12:00:00 - CREATE_FROM - e734814)

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