United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65

An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.

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Session 3675: 1863-12-14 12:00:00

Hon. B. Gratz Brown of Missouri joins the Senate; standing committees of the Senate announced.

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Resolution to Appoint the Standing Committees

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Resolved, That the following be the standing committees of the Senate during the present session:

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On the Judiciary––Mr. Trumbull, chairman; Mr. Foster, Mr. Ten Eyck, Mr. Harris, Mr. Howard, Mr. Bayard, and Mr. Powell.

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On Claims.—Mr. Clark, chairman; Mr. Howe, Mr. Pomeroy, Mr. Anthony, Mr. Morrill, Mr. Hicks, and Mr. Hendricks.

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On Territories.—Mr. Wade, chairman; Mr. Wilkinson, Mr. Hale, Mr. Lane of Kansas, Mr. Carlile, Mr. Davis, and Mr. Richardson.

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On Enrolled Bills. --Mr. Howe, chairman; Mr. Cowan, and Mr. Hicks.

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