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Select Committee of Thirty-Three of the House of Representatives

The Road to Civil War

A select committee formed via resolution in reference to the 1860 annual President's Message tasked with examining the condition of the union, exploring the slavery question, and offering solutions to the crisis of secession. The committee was designed to contain one member from each State.

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The Road to Civil War, Date: 04 Dec 1860, 12:00

Appointment of the Committee of Thirty-Three


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The Road to Civil War, Date: 04 Dec 1860, 12:00

The President's Annual Message


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The Road to Civil War, Date: 14 Jan 1861, 00:00

Motion to Refer the Resolutions to the Committee on Thirty-Three



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The Road to Civil War, Date: 12 Jan 1861, 12:00

H. Res. 64