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Session 12327: 1862-06-09 12:00:00

The Senate proceeds to consideration of H. R. 374 in the Committee of the Whole; it is reported to the Senate and passed

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H. R. 374

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An Act

To secure freedom to all persons within the Territories of the United States.

Be it enacted by the Senate and House of Representatives of the United States of America in Congress assembled, That from and after the passage of this act there shall be neither slavery nor involuntary servitude in any of the Territories of the United States now existing, or which may at any time hereafter be formed or acquired by the United States, otherwise than in punishment of crimes whereof the party shall have been duly convicted.

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  • H. R. 374 (introduced on 1862-06-09 12:00:00 - CREATE_FROM - e897019) [This document]
  • Motion to Separate the Amendment (introduced on 1862-06-09 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e897021) [This moment shown]

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