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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Session 5086: 1865-12-11 12:00:00

Daniel Voorhees from Indiana enters the House; standing and select committees are appointed

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Resolution to Grant Claimant Augustus C. Baldwin Privilege of the Floor

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Resolved, That Augustus C. Baldwin, claimant for the seat held by Hon. R. E. Trowbridge, from the fifth congressional district of Michigan, be entitled to the privilege of the floor pending the decision of his claim he be permitted to speak to the question when it comes before the House.

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