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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Session 3675: 1863-12-14 12:00:00

Hon. B. Gratz Brown of Missouri joins the Senate; standing committees of the Senate announced.

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On the Judiciary.—Mr. Trumbull, chairman; Mr. Foster, Mr. Ten Eyck, Mr. Harris, Mr. Howard, Mr. Bayard, and Mr. Powell.

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