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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The Senate of the Thirty-Eighth Session of Congress

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Session 3437: 1863-12-07 12:00:00

First day of Senate business; Senators elect present credentials and are sworn in; Committee to Wait on the President appointed.

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Resolution to Appoint a Committee to Wait on the President

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Resolved, That a committee, consisting of three members, be appointed to join such committee as may be appointed by the House of Representatives, to wait upon the President of the United States, and inform him that a quorum of each House has assembled, and that Congress is ready to receive any communication he may be pleased to make.

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