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The Road to Civil War

Select Committee of Thirty-Three of the House of Representatives

A select committee formed via resolution in reference to the 1860 annual President's Message tasked with examining the condition of the union, exploring the slavery question, and offering solutions to the crisis of secession. The committee was designed to contain one member from each State.

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Session 11914: 1860-12-04 12:00:00

The committee is created via a House resolution and the members are appointed.

Membership (at session start):

None

Imported Documents

Appointment of the Committee of Thirty-Three (e811672) imports from The House of Representatives,
on Wednesday, 05 December 1860, at 12:00
The President's Annual Message (e867841) imports from The House of Representatives,
on Tuesday, 04 December 1860, at 12:00

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List of proposals referred

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List of other proposals voted on

Procedure:

List of procedural motion

List of motions debated

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The Road to Civil War

Select Committee of Thirty-Three of the House of Representatives

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