An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.
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S. Res. 16 is received from the Senate and signed by the President; A message is sent from the President on the signing of S. Res. 16.
Mr. President: The President of the United States this day approved and signed a joint resolution (S. 16) submitting to the legislatures of the several States a proposition to amend the Constitution of the United States.