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.

Joint Committee of Fifteen on Reconstruction

A special joint committee made up of nine members from the House of Representatives six members of the Senate. This committee was formed to inquire into the condition of the states in rebellion.

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Session 5074: 1866-01-20 11:00:00

The Joint Committee meets; the Sub-committee on Apportionment of Representation and Constitutional Amendment report three propositions; the propositions are divided and the Joint Committee agree to report Article B to the House and Senate as S. Res. 22 and H. Res. 51; leave is granted to submit a minority report.

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Article C

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Article C.

Congress shall have power to make all laws necessary and proper to secure to all citizens of the United States in each State the same political rights and privileges; and to all persons in every State equal protection in the enjoyment of life, liberty and property.

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  • Article C (introduced on 1866-01-20 11:00:00 - CREATE - e129835) [This document]
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