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

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