An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.
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The list of documents under consideration by committee: Committee of Ways and Means at the end of its timeline.
Creator event:
United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00
Resolution to Create a Special Committee of Nine
People: Thaddeus Stevens
Last decision:
United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65, Date: 14 Dec 1863, 12:00