Created via resolution passed by the House on January 9th, 1861, the Special Committee of Five was designed to recieve and consider a message from the President recieved on the aforementioned day regarding the secession crisis, the slavery question, and possible compromises.
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Membership (at session start):
Lawrence O'B. Branch, John Cochrane, Henry L. Dawes, William A. Howard, John H. Reynolds (5 total)
Representing 4 delegations:
Massachusetts Delegation, Michigan Delegation, New York Delegation, North Carolina Delegation
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