- Tuesday, 15 December 1863, at 10:00
United States Thirteenth Amendment 1863-65
An amendment to the United States Constitution to abolish slavery introduced during the American Civil War.
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives
Committee of Elections of the House of Representatives for the Thirty-Eighth Session of Congress.
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Session 14168: 1863-12-15 10:00:00
The Petition on the Kentucky contested election is received from the House.
Membership (at session start):
Portus Baxter, James S. Brown, Henry L. Dawes, John Ganson, Glenni W. Scofield, Green C. Smith, Nathaniel B. Smithers, Charles Upson, Daniel W. Voorhees (9 total)
Representing 9 delegations:
Delaware Delegation, Indiana Delegation, Kentucky Delegation, Massachusetts Delegation, Michigan Delegation, New York Delegation, Pennsylvania Delegation, Vermont Delegation, Wisconsin Delegation
Imported Documents
- Memorial on Kentucky Contested Election: Mr. McHenry (e871104) imports from The House of Representatives,
on Monday, 14 December 1863, at 12:00
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