United States Fourteenth Amendment & The Civil Rights Act of 1866

An amendment to the Constitution of the United States that granted citizenship and equal rights, both civil and legal, to Black Americans, including those who had been emancipated by the thirteenth amendment.

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The House of Representatives of the Thirty-Ninth Session of Congress

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Session 4985: 1865-12-04 12:00:00

The House is called to order and organizes itself; a resolution is proposed creating a Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction.

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Resolution to Grant Privilege of the Floor to Claimants

There is 1 proposed amendment related to this document on which a decision has not been taken.

Resolved, That pending the question as to the admission of persons claiming to have been elected Representatives to the present Congress from the States lately in rebellion against the United States Government, such persons shall be entitled to the privileges of the floor of the House.

Decisions yet to be taken

  • Motion to Suspend the Rules to Introduce the Resolution (introduced on 1865-12-04 12:00:00 - PROCEDURE - e129135)

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